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Rumor is Sookie’s in danger. Don’t think she counted on havin’ to get out of a mess without Bill’s help – word is he’s nowhere to be found. Monday, August 03, 2009 2:57:45 PM via web

What I hear is right, we got some serious rumblings with Stan. When that man isn’t happy, he’s not afraid to show it. Not good. Monday, August 03, 2009 4:27:01 PM via web

People hearin’ something like moaning or praying comin’ from church pews at the Fellowship. Not sure which one. Monday, August 03, 2009 6:32:20 PM via web

All ’round the fellowship, people sayin’ they’ve never seen Sarah so emotional. What’s up w/ her? Monday, August 03, 2009 10:12:28 PM via web

Season 2, Night 7

Sarah and Jason have sex in the church

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

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WHEN PIGS LIE?

Some of you may have read my earlier entry decrying Detective Andy Bellefleur for his shoddy police work and making mention of what appeared to be a minor drinking problem. Denizens of Bon Temps most likely know things have gotten worse since then: numerous instances of public drunkenness, nonsensical rants, and, of course, a curious obsession with finding a large brown pig, all of which has combined to get him suspended from active duty. However, I come to praise Detective Bellefleur, not to bury him. Okay, praise may be too strong a word, but sufficient to say nobody will accuse me of kicking a man while he’s down. (I’ll admit up front that I don’t know Detective Bellefleur personally. Most accounts I’m referencing are second hand, though substantiated by more than one person.) Detective Bellefleur seems to be trying quite hard to restore his credibility, suggest that his recent accounts are not liquor fueled rambling, but the coherent acts of a competent officer. Instead, he’s only succeeded in making himself a laughing stock, reducing his words to a punch line. Yet for this very reason I can’t help but wonder if we shouldn’t be taking him more seriously. Or, put another way, just because most of what he says sounds incoherent, possibly unbalanced, it doesn’t mean it isn’t real. Drunk or not, Detective Bellefleur is still a detective with years of experience. He’s spent his career searching for the truth. More than that, he’s searched for truths he can prove beyond any doubt. Lately, his claims have gone so far in the other direction that one has to wonder what possible motive he’d have to voice them. Many would argue that’s the point, that his alcoholism is ruining his reason. Maybe, but something about this is just too… random. Seeing a large pig in a dollhouse? Claiming your neighbors are in a cult of zombie Satan worshippers? I find it hard to attribute these statements purely to “too much of the drink.” In addition to being completely bizarre, frankly they’re just too creative for a mind dedicated to such concrete pursuits as detective work. Which leaves the alternative: maybe Detective Bellefleur isn’t making it up. I can offer no proof in the other direction. Substantiate any of Detective Bellefleur’s claims. But I still think they may deserve a second listen. After all, if a few years ago someone claimed vampires were real, and residing in Bon Temps, do you think you’d have reacted much differently?

Maybe it’s true, love is blind, cuz for a smart man, Steve’s way clueless when it comes to what’s goin’ on with Sarah these days. Tuesday, August 04, 2009 9:18:35 AM via web

Jason’s missing from quarters at LODI. Up to another secret mission? Or up to no good? With Jason, hard to tell. Tuesday, August 04, 2009 1:01:17 PM via web

Karl frustrated as hell, went to 3 different stores looking for special knives Maryann insisted on. Not gonna find anything in Bon Temps! Tuesday, August 04, 2009 3:22:26 PM via web

Still no word from Barry ’round Dallas. Family reporting him missing. Weird dude’s probably just out partying. It’s always the quiet ones… Tuesday, August 04, 2009 5:00:58 PM via web

Season 2, Day 8

Jason packs his bags

Steve and Gabe force Jason into truck

The FotS congregation arrives for the lock in

Jason escapes from Gabe

Season 2, Night 8

Sarah shoots Jason and tells him that Sookie is at the church

Jason leaves Sarah on the road

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Is it possible? Hoyt’s finally cashing in his V-card? If so, I’m out a heckuva lotta cash… Wednesday, August 05, 2009 9:23:36 AM via web

Sookie’s house dead quiet for once. Trouble brewing? Wednesday, August 05, 2009 12:46:57 PM via web

Barry, Jason, and now Daphne MIA – WTF?!?! Wednesday, August 05, 2009 4:45:16 PM via web

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MIDNIGHT COWBOYS

Vampires have been in existence for some time. Our lives have spanned generations, centuries, eras. I’ve heard of vampires who were present for the fall of Rome, only to return as tourists to see the ruins of the very buildings they once occupied. Undead have witnessed the bubonic plague, fled from Mongol hordes, I’ve even heard one who claims to know the real reason behind the demise of the Maya. But of all these historical accounts, one of my favorites has always circulated around the Old West.

Vampires in the Western American territories have often enjoyed reputations as among the most rugged and resourceful. They eschewed the comforts of civilization for open land, lived more solitary existences with less pull from the structured societal vampire hierarchy. They weren’t interested in striking their fortunes in gold or precious metals, they needed no promise of cheap land. They did it because they enjoyed the lifestyle, even the dangers that came with it. Make no mistake, of any time and era, this was among the more hazardous for vampires. Traveling at night was dark and perilous, as the trails were often deserted and poorly marked, if at all. And while they had little to fear from settled camps of breather cowboys (which, I’m told made for especially easy…uh…meals), the numerous Native American tribes were another story altogether. The very disadvantage in weaponry they had against Western settlers made them all the more deadly to vampires, and I’ve heard wooden arrows and expert marksmanship led to the demise of no small number of undead. On the plus side, I’ve never heard a single instance of a vampire who lost a gunfight or duel, though obvious circumstances led many to be labeled cowards for failing to show up for challenges issued at high noon.

Plenty of these original cowboys are still among us, though by and large I believe they’ve settled down considerably. I’ve encountered one who was more than generous in recounting “old times” for a curious vampire, and in telling it became all too clear how much those pioneering days meant to him: “Didn’t have much back then. Just you, your horse, and whatever lay in your path as you rode off into the moonlight. It was dangerous. It was uncomfortable. It could get lonely. And if there’s a better way for a vampire to live his life, I still haven’t found it.” I haven’t been around nearly as long as this ex-cowboy, but I’ve gotta say I tend to agree with him.

Eric pretends to be cool as ice, but he’s going insane, not knowin’ bout Godric Thursday, August 06, 2009 1:03:16 PM via TweetDeck

I got a hookup for extra sleepin’ bags & carpool to the church anyone needs. SO wish I could haul ass there. Def’ something not to miss. Thursday, August 06, 2009 8:07:03 PM via TweetDeck

Season 2, Night 8

Barry tries to deliver Sookie’s message to Bill

Bill escapes Lorena and hurries off to rescue Sookie at FotS

Friday, August 7, 2009

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A TALE OF TWO FANGS

This is a true story.* There’s this guy, let’s call him Ted. Ted’s parents were divorced when he was very young, and he lived with his father, rarely seeing his mother at first, and eventually not at all. Perhaps because of this upbringing, Ted had spent his life drifting through unhealthy relationships, and recently a particularly rough break up had left him with low spirits and a strong bought of insomnia. While up watching late night television he saw an ad for a phone chat line offering the chance to speak with a real vampire. At first he laughed it off, but ended up seeing it again the next night. And the next. Finally, curiosity overwhelmed him and he called. Ted ended up speaking with a woman, Annie, who was eager to tell him about the “pleasures of the undead.” However, Ted found himself more curious about vampires in general than any salacious activities they could offer. She explained this was against the rules, but he persisted. Figuring he was the one paying for the call, she agreed to only offer minor details about herself. Taste in music, interest in modern dance, a love of swimming under the moonlight. Ted ended up speaking with her nearly until dawn, at which point her need to sleep (and the max on his credit card) forced the conversation to come to an end. Ted enjoyed it so much he called the next night. This time Annie made a request. She couldn’t remember what the sun looked like. Ted recalled his most memorable visions of the sun rising and setting. He described the majestic colors, the feeling of awesome power standing beneath it. Again they spoke late into the night, and by now Ted had decided to request she meet him in person. She refused, and asked him not to call again. Ted honored her wishes, but couldn’t stop thinking about her nonetheless. He couldn’t say just why, but he felt something while he spoke with her. Something that was lacking through much of his life, a connection. Then, about a week later, Annie called him. She hadn’t been able to stop thinking about him either. She wanted to meet. Ted felt butterflies on the way over. Almost like he was a kid again going on his first date. He arrived at the location and eagerly awaited her to join him. After a few moments, Annie arrived, looking stunning. Ted rose and met her gaze. His mother stood before him.*Okay, it’s not a true story. But then again, who’s to say it hasn’t happened?

Heard, after all this time, Barry spotted ’round Hotel Carmilla, asking for his job back? Friday, August 07, 2009 11:54:42 AM via web

Rumor has Bubba Kendall’s playin SXSW this year, so he’ll be tourin’ round here first? Looks like a little-known’s hittin’ the big time! Friday, August 07, 2009 1:39:06 PM via web

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Season 2, Night 8

Jason returns to church to rescue Sookie

Vampire-human confrontation at FotS

Gathering at the Dallas nest

Sookie meets Lorena

Monday, August 10, 2009

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UH…REMEMBER THE ALAMO?

Somebody, tell me I’m overreacting. Tell me the rumors are just idle talk. Tell me that vampires and humans haven’t declared all out war in Texas. Somebody. Anybody. A few weeks ago, I mentioned a string of anti-vampire hate crimes throughout the South, and feared possible retaliation. Now a wave of chatter is blasting it’s way from the region, specifically in Texas (which houses the Fellowship of the Sun), including one report from @BonTempsGossip of a “showdown.” Right now, I can’t confirm or deny anything. Everything I’ve heard ranges in credibility from unsubstantiated second hand accounts to the vague end product of lengthy games of telephone. The whole mess seems to center on a conflict between breathers and undead in the vicinity of the church. Who may have started it, or for what reason? I can’t say. Nor can I say for certain just how far things have escalated, or if there’s any loss of life on either side. I’m trying my best not to fear the worst. As you can see, I’m not doing a very good job. So rather than fan the flames of what may well turn out to be a four siren false alarm, I’ll let the truth come out before taking any further action. I sincerely hope others will do the same.

Hearing disturbing rumors from Texas, centering on vampires and the FOTS. Trying not to fear the worst.

Never saw THIS comin: total showdown at Fellowship. Vamps came in and took over! Lots to report: more comin’ down the pipeline… Monday, August 10, 2009 9:54:05 AM via web

Newlin never had a chance. Lame Soldiers of the Sun bailed, Stan, Eric, Bill, and Godric took the place over… Monday, August 10, 2009 2:39:36 PM via web

Turns out Stan got too big for his brithches, admitted to murderin’ Newlin Sr. Wonder how the powers-that-be will cover that one? Monday, August 10, 2009 3:36:16 PM via web

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Wait up! Turns out Jason helped save the day. Holy S-! Without him, Eric mighta burned. Who-da thought?! Ha! Tuesday, August 11, 2009 2:14:54 PM via web

Ok, scratch that. Looks like Godric always had it under control. Confused why powerful vamp was hangin’ with those crazies. More to come… Tuesday, August 11, 2009 2:17:33 PM via web

Still wonderin’ why Bill came so late. Think he’s got some explainin to do to Sookie… Tuesday, August 11, 2009 2:31:26 PM via web

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

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EXTREME FEEDING

Kids. They’ll almost always find a way to push boundaries. Even if they’re dead. Back in the Gawker days, I reported on a growing phenomenon among younger vampires that involved filming themselves performing extreme acts – jumping off buildings, throwing and catching impossibly long football passes – all for the delight of their breather friends in what came to be dubbed the “V Games.” While any self-respecting vampire (or at least one around long enough to know better) would scoff at such blatant showmanship and misuse of a vampire’s power, it seems the trend has survived, albeit in a slightly different form.(Before getting into details, the participants I spoke with made me promise to note that any humans involved do so willingly.)

Extreme Feeding. The name basically says it all. Of course, the concept of extreme sports to a vampire is quite a different thing, as the threat of broken bones or horrible falls no longer applies, and these intrepid undead have found ways to “up the ante.” According to accounts, variations include jumping out of planes to feed on skydivers mid-flight, “dawn racing,” or speeding after humans on motorcycles just before daybreak, and, for the aquatically inclined, diving into the ocean to feed off great white sharks. Allegedly, some vampires even find this too tame, and forgo any notions of feeding to concentrate purely on the most masochistic and dangerous “extremes”: late night hide and seek in silver mines, jousts with wooden poles (no shields), and, perhaps the most insane, skateboarding in Chernobyl. Granted, there may well be exaggeration involved. Even if vampires are engaging in such activities, at least this time they have the good sense not to film it.

Recently turned vampires are combining extreme sports and feeding. I never thought I’d miss the V Games.

Bon Temps givin Dallas run for its $. Daphne dead at Merlotte’s. That’s 2 dead at M’s in 2 wks. Not sure I wanna keep eatin’ there. Wednesday, August 12, 2009 2:17:32 PM via web

Season 2, Night 8

Sam tells Bud and Kenya, “This is bigger and crazier than you can imagine”

Andy shows up at Merlotte’s to support Sam, Sam is arrested

Jane Bodehouse is in the jailhouse with no pants

Mike Spenser sodomized a pine tree

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Full Moon (United States Navy)

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VAMPIRATES?!

I wish I could say I was surprised. After my post on vampires in the Old West last week, I was contacted by an undead, adamant that I detail another historical subsection of vampires, those who abandoned the shores of the Old World for a life of adventure on the high seas. Yes, apparently there were vampire pirates. I was extremely skeptical at first. Here, the problem of daylight seems somewhat insurmountable. While the ships had lower decks, the inability to navigate at all during the day, when visibility made the chance of an encounter with a hostile vessel markedly higher, would almost seem to defeat the whole point. But, as this vampire was quick to remind me, his claim was that he was a vampire pirate, not that he rode on a vampire pirate ship. His method was actually fairly simple. Recruiting mostly took place at night in taverns. Upon learning about a ship, it was fairly easy to slip in undetected. During the day he would rest in a coffin made specifically to resemble treasure chests. Then, at night he was free to slip in among the rest of the night shift crew (lots of people on these ships, nobody paid that close attention) and slip away to feed as necessary. Sometimes, he’d even make a game of it and found a great deal of enjoyment seeing others walk the plank for murders he’d committed. (Before anyone gets too up in arms, these were pirates, not innocent babes, and murder was rampant among humans already).Along the way he claimed to meet a number of interesting characters, including some historical figures- Blackbeard (tough exterior, but delicious), Henry Morgan (not bad for a breather), and Barbarossa (would cry in his sleep). I couldn’t help but wonder if he was pulling my leg, and to be honest I’m still not sure. Forgetting all else, pirates generally sought riches and rum- what use could these things be to a vampire? I half-expected to get an answer extolling the joys of life on the open ocean and the unique experiences it offers. But this would-be pirate claimed a different motivation: “I really, really, really hated Europe. Where else was I supposed to go?”

Vampirates? Not sure I believe it, but this guy claims he was one of them.

Uh oh – Sam’s a suspect. Suppose there’s no way round that one. But Sam ain’t a murderer. Bud knows that! Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:35:48 PM via web

Been feelin’ weird last coupla days – anyone else light-headed? Is a bug goin round? Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:37:46 PM via web

Season 2, Night 8

Godric returns to the Dallas nest

Bombing and aftermath

Friday, August 14, 2009

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AM I EVIL?

Contrary to what some will tell you, becoming a vampire does not entail losing your conscience. Sometimes I wish it did. In many ways I consider myself fortunate. I was turned only after the invention of Tru Blood. I have never needed to find a living blood source. But that doesn’t mean I haven’t been tempted, that I haven’t been drawn to the sight of an open wound, a pulsing jugular. I want to tell myself it’s not that I wish harm on anyone. For centuries, vampires were forced to take human blood in order to sustain themselves. It’s in our nature. It’s a simple fact of life. We are predators, designed with an instinct to seek our prey. But then there’s that other feeling. When I imagine feeding not just as a means of satiating hunger, but to satisfy another craving. The knowledge of dominance. To hold another life in my hands, and in one instant, control their destiny. Sadly, I believe this too, is part of being a vampire. With such great power can only come the desire to use it, to objectify others who are not capable of what we are, I hate myself at times like this. I hate knowing that vampires can feel this level of detachment. In my human days I would be tempted to call it evil. But now it occupies a greyer area. It’s enough to make one wonder if humans and vampires can ever truly coexist. There are times I’ve doubted it. But then I remember the other side of the equation. I may feel these things, but I have never acted on them. There are many humans who can’t say the same. I don’t need to look hard to find acts of unspeakable cruelty committed by humans upon one another. To find humans who can be just as evil and predatory. Oddly, I find this comforting. Both humans and vampires have such a ways to go before reaching a truly civilized existence. Both of us have to confront our darker nature to truly coexist. Who knows, we may even be able to help each other along the way

Am I evil? A vampire confronts his true nature.

Now that all the Dallas drama’s over, looks like mendin’ of fences goin on: Bill and J = water under the bridge. Friday, August 14, 2009 10:38:20 AM via web

Wait, dramz ain’t over – apparently Lorena came back for more. How does a steely Gal-pire learn? Hope Sook forgives. Friday, August 14, 2009 11:18:24 AM via web

Think it is a bug. Lotsa people blackin’ out round town. Does bad flu = fainting? Better ask my Mama… she knows this kinda stuff. Friday, August 14, 2009 1:12:34 PM via web

Oh SNAP!!! Never took Luke for a suicide bomber. Kids either real dumb or got major cajones!! Friday, August 14, 2009 2:52:00 PM via web

Season 2, Night 8

Jessica and Hoyt return to BT 2 hrs before dawn
Hoyt wants Jessica to meet his momma and sing Jessica to sleep at dawn

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Hoyt and Jess back in town – wonder how they been spending their time all alone in Vampire Bill’s house?? Saturday, August 15, 2009 11:50:40 AM via web

Sunday, August 16, 2009

Buds on a rampage – pickin’ up anyone he can on accounta the partyin’ been goin on. Don’t want folks havin’ fun. Major. Buzz. Kill. Sunday, August 16, 2009 8:17:48 PM via web

Anyone seen my car? I forgot where I parked it last night. Weirdest bug I ever had. Goin to doc tomorrow. Sunday, August 16, 2009 8:53:51 PM via web

Season 2, Night 9

Debriefing with Nan at the hotel

Godric says goodbye on the roof and meets the sun as Day 10 dawns

Monday, August 17, 2009

American Vampire League

INTOLERANCE WATCH: Remembering August 16th, 2009

We must become the change we want to see in the world. — Mohandas Gandhi. The nation’s vampire community greatly mourns the loss caused by the cowardly terrorist attack in Dallas. We offer our thoughts and prayers to the many people affected by this devastating tragedy. Reacting to the senseless cruelty of the act, at the ancient lives and the millennia of wisdom so thoughtlessly squandered, it would be easy to call out for vengeance. Even great societies have betrayed their values when faced with an evil so ugly and inhuman. But as Vampire-Americans, we understand nothing if not history. We seek a way out of the quicksand of ignorance and violence that has trapped and strangled our peoples. We dream of a time when children will look back at this watershed moment of terror and shake their heads, wondering how people could have been so full of hate, so casually murderous, while the country looked on. If this is that moment of change, these remarkable vampires will not have perished in vain. Let us remember them for their sacrifice, and remember, too, that for all that we have accomplished, there is still much to do before every American is free. Nan Flanagan for the American Vampire League

*This remembrance post is clearly for Godric’s meeting the Sun and not the Dallas nest bombing itself.

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HUMANS GONE (REALLY) WILD

Is there a full moon I’m missing? Has the entire town taken part in some kind of electric acid test? Is Mardi Gras really late this year? Whatever it is, resident breathers have been acting extremely peculiar lately, as Bon Temps more closely resembles the peak of spring break in Lake Havasu than the quaint town I remember. And even more strangely, the participants are not college students, but otherwise respected members of the community. A lot of them. From what I’ve heard, the local cool tank has been overflowing and officers have taken to driving old school drunk wagons rather than take part in their normal law enforcement rounds. Thankfully, so far the frenzied behavior seems limited to the misdemeanor category- public displays of (extremely) indecent exposure and intoxication rather than any violence against property or each other. But let’s be honest with ourselves, inebriated humans tend to get rowdy. And I fear it may only be a matter of time before things start to spiral to more destructive and dangerous places. I honestly can’t remember anything I’ve seen quite like it, and that includes backstage parties during fashion week in New York. Though I obviously haven’t been around to see what transpires during the day, there’s a regular nightly fever pitch of activity. Like all at once everyone in town is suddenly – Wait a minute. Now that I think on it, there does seem to be a really odd symmetry going on. Sure, a mass party would lead to possible mass drunkenness. But from what I’ve been told, this is happening all over town. Like it’s not one big party, but a number of smaller ones, all starting at the same time. Like something was directing it. Some master DJ who can get the party started in several places concurrently. Granted, it’s possible I’ve just forgotten what it’s like to be a human in full throttle party mode. But I can’t help but wonder if there are forces at work here beyond gin and juice.

Humans Gone (Really) Wild in Bon Temps. Is it a town-wide party or is there something else at work?

Hearin’ ripples of Godric’s death reverbing through Dallas. ‘pparently no one’s ever seen a vamp react like this – ever. Monday, August 17, 2009 3:50:49 PM via web

Alarms soundin’ all over town. Looters? Riot on the horizon? Monday, August 17, 2009 4:51:07 PM via web

Join the conversation in the forum.

Merlotte’s a total shit hole, but something serious is goin’ down in there. Anyone want to fill a guy in? Monday, August 17, 2009 6:02:52 PM via web

*Please note the events recorded in the external timelines from Thursday, August 13, 2009 to Monday, August 17, 2009.

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Osterby’s Opus, pt. VIII

by osterby

June 28th, 2011

Updated: November 17, 2011

In the previous Opus post it became obvious, through the external timelines, Sookie began to lose all sense of time. From the beginning of Season 2, the internal timeline continues to tell the story in a day to night sequence. However, when the events depicted are entered into the external timelines, it becomes obvious that what we are viewing as one day, one night, is actually the events that have taken place over an entire week and we are getting events repeated from the previous month. This pattern continues into 2010, but there will be more on that in later.

I would like to bring to your attention that at the end of June, we saw Karl and Maryann cooking up a big pot of trouble, the return of Lala, Eric’s vampires searching the woods, and Sookie getting a big ole dose of Bill’s blood. Some internal events which were shown with other events weeks ago are reported by the external timelines weeks later. Again, some events are not directly mentioned in the external timelines, so I am unable to place them.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

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REAL DEAD MEN WEAR PLAID

I went to the mall the other day, and can’t believe what I saw.

For as long as I’ve been a vampire, stores have been offering “authentic vampire wear.” Lace, leather, 14 shades of midnight black, with the occasional touch of red velvet now and then to add a bit more color. Because being undead obviously makes you a Goth, too- just ask that nice lady whose bar has been doing so well since our revelation.

Well guess what? Retailers are finally getting the hint. Fashion bigwigs have introduced a new line of clothing that reflects the latest trend in vampire wear. This “prepster chic” as it’s being labeled, seems an odd choice- more college co-ed than nightwalker, and I believe that’s exactly the point. To further avoid stereotypes, vampires have ditched the skull rings and black leather for plaid skirts, khakis, and yes, even polo shirts.

Personally, I hope this is one trend that lasts, not only because it’ll help broaden horizons about vampires, but because, frankly, not all of us can pull off that all night rocker look.

So breathers beware, if you really want to emulate the vampire look, it may be time to track in those combat boots for docksiders.

American Vampire League

Recently, a handful of human extremists have drawn attention to themselves by grandstanding against an imagined “menace” — a supposed wave of humans voluntarily turning themselves vampire.
A recent speech by “Reverend” Stephen Newlin (see the video above) alleged that thousands of Americans — mostly misdirected adolescents, liberals and socially unstable adults, he says — have been duped into becoming vampires. Talk radio host and former bible college professor Alan Lipton, in a piece called “They’re Coming for Our Children,” suggests that an army of new vampires is being raised — and will outnumber humans in the U.S. by 2035.
We certainly hope Mr. Lipton wasn’t a math professor!

In reality, vampires have been and always will be, a microscopic minority on earth. When one imagines the billions of humans, reproducing exponentially, it is almost comical to think of a roomful of non-reproducing vampires as a threat. Quite the contrary, it is vampires who are continually on the brink of extinction!

The leadership of the AVL would like for everyone to understand the code that vampires have lived under for hundreds of years when it comes to adding to our numbers:

1. No self-respecting vampire would perform this complicated and emotional procedure lightly, for money or on a misguided person’s whim. Most vampires have never done it.

2. Vampires have never recruited new members into their race, and indeed have spent centuries rejecting, often forcefully, humans seeking the change.

3. In the entire span of human history, only a tiny, tiny fraction of humans have become vampires, and losses due to attrition have kept numbers fairly consistent throughout the millennia.

Opponents to change have always used the most base of fears to demonize those they hate. At varying times in history, Catholics, Jews, African Americans and gays were called threats to our children. We urge our new friends in the human community to reject Newlin, Lipton and other agents of hate, so that we may all get on with the business of building a better future together, without prejudice and without fear.

Never seen Hoyt more smitten. 20 bucks says he screws it up before he gets to second base. Any takers? Wednesday, July 01, 2009 9:56:01 AM via web

Big order placed at Dallas lumberyard for contact at Fellowship of the Sun. Sounds like they’re making some additions. Wednesday, July 01, 2009 2:05:12 PM via web

Season 2, Day 3

Sookie and Bill fight in the car, Sookie is attacked on road

Bill takes Sookie to Fangtasia, Dr. Ludwig treats Sookie

Eric orders Pam and Chow to search woods

Bill feeds Sookie his blood

Thursday, July 2, 2009

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RED, WHITE, AND BLOOD

I think it’s time we take a moment to remember exactly what principles this country was founded on: tolerance, liberty, and equality. I mention this not because of a sudden patriotic fever, but because it seems so evidently lacking lately. Vampires may not be “normal people” in the narrow definition of some, but we are unquestionably an ever-growing segment of the population. Put simply, even if we don’t breathe or sunbathe, that doesn’t mean we don’t deserve the same rights and protections as others.

As if this needed further demonstration, I’d like to point out that the American War for Independence was not fought by daywalkers alone. Vampires served a number of key positions and played no small part in the eventual outcome of the war that led the English to abandon our shores in the first place. This country is ours as much as anyone else’s and to treat us differently would be, well, un-American.

Okay, it’s not just that upcoming holiday that’s led me to point all this out. Perhaps coincidentally, perhaps not, recently-elected Senator David Finch has thrown his support behind State Senator Adams’ bigoted Prop 188 bill, which would require vampires to register their blood with the state and face criminal repercussions is that blood is sold (even if it’s stolen by drainers, for example). It’s a bad idea from a misguided leader.

Vamps been trolling the woods ’round Fangtasia all through the night, no sight of anything again. Whatever it is, looks like it got away. Thursday, July 02, 2009 10:32:27 AM via web

Maryann’s servant buyin huge bags of animal feed. What kinda party is this gonna be anyway? And what the hell was in that stew last night? Thursday, July 02, 2009 11:40:12 AM via web

Saturday, July 4, 2009

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WHEN PIGS LIE?

Some of you may have read my earlier entry decrying Detective Andy Bellefleur for his shoddy police work and making mention of what appeared to be a minor drinking problem. Denizens of Bon Temps most likely know things have gotten worse since then: numerous instances of public drunkenness, nonsensical rants, and, of course, a curious obsession with finding a large brown pig, all of which has combined to get him suspended from active duty. However, I come to praise Detective Bellefleur, not to bury him. Okay, praise may be too strong a word, but sufficient to say nobody will accuse me of kicking a man while he’s down.

(I’ll admit up front that I don’t know Detective Bellefleur personally. Most accounts I’m referencing are second hand, though substantiated by more than one person.)

Detective Bellefleur seems to be trying quite hard to restore his credibility, suggest that his recent accounts are not liquor fueled rambling, but the coherent acts of a competent officer. Instead, he’s only succeeded in making himself a laughing stock, reducing his words to a punch line. Yet for this very reason I can’t help but wonder if we shouldn’t be taking him more seriously. Or, put another way, just because most of what he says sounds incoherent, possibly unbalanced, it doesn’t mean it isn’t real.

Drunk or not, Detective Bellefleur is still a detective with years of experience. He’s spent his career searching for the truth. More than that, he’s searched for truths he can prove beyond any doubt. Lately, his claims have gone so far in the other direction that one has to wonder what possible motive he’d have to voice them. Many would argue that’s the point, that his alcoholism is ruining his reason. Maybe, but something about this is just too… random. Seeing a large pig in a dollhouse? Claiming your neighbors are in a cult of zombie satan worshippers? I find it hard to attribute these statements purely to “too much of the drink.” In addition to being completely bizarre, frankly they’re just too creative for a mind dedicated to such concrete pursuits as detective work. Which leaves the alternative: maybe Detective Bellefleur isn’t making it up.

I can offer no proof in the other direction. Substantiate any of Detective Bellefleur’s claims. But I still think they may deserve a second listen. After all, if a few years ago someone claimed vampires were real, and residing in Bon Temps, do you think you’d have reacted much differently?

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Fellowship of the Sun

A New Storm is Gathering

Today’s Reflection centers on marriage and what it means to a God-loving society. If current legislation is allowed to remain in place, members of the clergy will be forced to conduct inter-species marriages — sullying houses of worship with the unholy union of human and the undead. Educating yourself is a Christian duty.

FYI, Jimmy, connection’s all dried up, not answerin phone. Gonna have to look elsewhere. Call me. Sunday, July 05, 2009 1:45:00 PM via web

Monday, July 6, 2009

BloodCopy.com

BET THEY DO WOODWORKING, TOO

This is Jason Stackhouse. He’s been suspected (and acquitted) of a few murders recently, but luckily, he’s now found his calling, joining the crusade to rid the world of the vampire menace. Like Jason, you can join in too and share in His Holy Light; all you need is a pure heart, stout belief that vampires are inherently evil, and a major credit card (though I believe cash is preferred).

Yes, turns out that leadership conference I mentioned a few weeks ago is in full swing, as Rev. Steve Newlin has set about training the next wave of bigoted breathers looking to stamp out anything with fangs. Not content to simply let these “great young leaders” find their place in the Rev. Newlin’s army of hate, I’ve made it my business to find out exactly what’s going on at this Texas retreat.

Lucky for me, I can be quite resourceful, and have managed to get an inside track of the itinerary. For those of you who just can’t wait until you’re “chosen” to join in (or don’t’ have enough money to cover it), you’ve missed out on a rousing game of capture the flag, talented thespians improving how to best confront those misguided vampire sympathizers, and a performance by Amanda Jayne of her new song “Jesus Asked Me Out Today.” Almost enough to make me wish I were still human and eligible to join. Only the exact opposite.

So why single out Mr. Stackhouse? Apparently he’s gotten special recognition, both from Rev. Newlin and his wife, Sarah. Kudos Jason- on behalf of the vampire community I’d like to offer my sincere congratulations.

Maybe sometime we vampires will have the chance to tell you in person.

Fellowship of the Sun leadership conference details. Yes, they play capture the flag.

*It was reported that Jason left Bon Temps on June 15, 2009 to go to church camp. It appears that church camp is advertised as a three week all inclusive adventure.

Vamp Travel agent in Shreveport using Eric’s credit card for big purchase, no expense spared on the premiere airline. Monday, July 06, 2009 10:44:04 AM via web

*The Running of the Bulls is an event that takes place during the seven day festival of Saint Fermin in Pamplona, Spain on July 6 through July 14th.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

BloodCopy.com

ONCE BITTEN

The Fangbanger trend is showing no signs of slowing down. From concerned parents’ groups, to news specials, to an internet video of coeds offering “tips” to those with vampire lovers, the public is being inundated with the notion of human vampire coupling.

For those that choose this path, I say more power to you, but at the same time, it’s important to note that not every human is rushing off to find the closest bite, and not every vampire is ready to prey upon the first breather that shows him or her attention.

I bring this up because of a site I recently found depicting signs your ex is a fangbanger. Though I don’t doubt for a second that vampires have led to break up of some human couples, it doesn’t mean that any breakup is automatically the product of a night spent in the company of the undead.

Speaking specifically to this list, it seems fairly evident it’s been compiled by breathers, containing inaccuracies, exaggerations, and a some entries intended only to be humorous. It is an entertaining read (though contains some mature content), but please take it as amusement, not a definitive how-to-guide to blaming glamour as the reason your relationship went sour.

Servant guy snuck away from Maryann to bookstore, sneakin peeks @ Barefoot Contessa cookbooks. Freaked when she came near – totally weird. Tuesday, July 07, 2009 6:09:20 PM via web

Wednesday, July 8. 2009

BloodCopy.com

FOLLOW THE TWITTER Bon Temps Gossip

For those of you who follow my commentary on twitter (@AndrewBloodcopy), I’d invite you to also follow @BonTempsGossip. I don’t claim to personally know all those mentioned therein (or vouch for the accuracy of all the details), but something tells me these are more than idle rumors.

At present, one specific tweet has proven especially intriguing: vampires searching the woods around Fangtasia (a vampire bar in Shreveport). While I’m not yet at liberty to comment on this, sufficient to say it’s far from common knowledge, and if our gossiper’s contacts prove this good moving forward he/she may prove a very, very rich source of information.

Whoever’s behind @BonTempsGossip has serious contacts. One tweet in particular is far from common knowledge.

American Vampire League

Post about Rev Steve Newlin’s attack on the Vampire Marriage Act

Fellowship called a secret meetin about an upcomin event completely left off church calendar. No sign’a Sarah anywhere while they talked. Wednesday, July 08, 2009 9:34:00 AM via web

Sookie packin up her best clothes in best suitcases. Tara’s packin, too. Tara goin to Dallas to baby-sit Bill’s red-headed nuisance? Wednesday, July 08, 2009 1:51:59 PM via web

Andy’s near-clearin out Bon Temps’ gin supply. Keeps ramblin about farm animals. Wednesday, July 08, 2009 2:30:22 PM via web

Swear, one more day of heat like this and I’m quittin. Life’s too short to sweat this much for minimum wage. Wednesday, July 08, 2009 6:04:56 PM via web

Thursday, July 9, 2009

BloodCopy.com

BEST IN SHOW?

Recently stumbled upon the newest shapeshifter video making it’s way around the “interwebs”- in this case a segment of “World’s Greatest Pet Bloopers” where an adorable Yorkie hoping to place at a dog show morphs into a decidedly less adorable stark naked man. Though I’m no authority, it was always my understanding shapeshifters controlled their transformations. Given this recent spat of canines cum primates caught on film, one has to wonder if the ability to take animal form carries with it a proclivity for exhibitionism.

On a side note, while the judges were shocked and horrified, they did give the human high marks for obedience.

Best in show? See video of a shapeshifter wrecking havoc at a dog competition.

Fellowship of the Sun

A Winding Road of Faith
Steve describes his realtionship with a homeless man while performing mission work as a youth in South Texas.

Sam’s got his truck packed up — goin’ AWOL, leavin’ Terry to fend for himself?! You think Merlotte’s was slow on accounta Daphne… Thursday, July 09, 2009 11:13:39 AM via web

‘Net shows two other Louisiana towns couple hours from here ‘member people gettin hearts cut out, no witnesses. Thursday, July 09, 2009 6:02:18 PM via web

Woods ’round Fangtasia may be quiet, but ’round Bon Temps, not so much. What the hell is out there? Thursday, July 09, 2009 6:09:42 PM via web

Season 2, Day 4

Sam packs truck, asks Terry to run bar

Friday, July 10, 2009

BloodCopy.com

HEALER IN TOWN

It’s confirmed. Someone with intimate knowledge of the healing arts recently made a stop in Shreveport. A rare occurrence only made more curious by the secrecy surrounding it.

“A healer was summoned, though I will not say by whom or for what purpose,” said an individual who insisted on anonymity.

While not necessarily allies, healers and vampires have often found themselves in close proximity, if for no other reason than our blood does make for an excellent healing agent. But in this case, I don’t believe this healer’s trip was motivated out of collecting blood, as the nature of the visit was described as “immediate” and “urgent.”

I’ve heard whisperings the patient in question is a breather who holds some level of importance to a fairly important local vampire, though offhand I can’t imagine anyone who fits that description.

Given the extremely specialized abilities of a healer (no to mention the steep cost), it’s clear this is no small matter. Is it possible this is somehow linked to the vampires performing regular searches outside the vampire bar as of late? If so, it means that whatever they’re looking for, they haven’t found it.

I can only hope that more healers aren’t required before they do.

A healer in Shreveport? Curious, very curious.

New video: Shapeshifter crashes a dog show. The judges are not pleased.

Fellowship of the Sun

A Prayer for Righteousness

In today’s Reflection of Light, we’ll talk more about vampires’ “turning” of humans and the real path that God offers to eternal life.

Ginger’s caught lookin for another line o’ work, but knowin her she’ll be back at Fangtasia in no time, happy as a stuck pig. Friday, July 10, 2009 10:38:09 AM via web

Jane Bodehouse, whining at Merlotte’s bout mystery grass stains up and down her back. Could be worse ‘n have giant claw marks instead… Friday, July 10, 2009 12:57:41 PM via web

Road crew 20 miles out found nasty mess in the woods near highway: blood stains, skin chunks, big-ass footprints, leftover claws. Friday, July 10, 2009 3:56:21 PM via web

Mess in woods = fishy. Mnt lion? Doubt it. Lotsa human footprints. Skin chunks looked human. Sick. Next day all cleaned up. The hell? Friday, July 10, 2009 3:58:26 PM via web

Tara all nice and friendly tonight. Weirder Sam gets, mellower she gets. Eggs might be just what dr. ordered. Friday, July 10, 2009 5:09:51 PM via web

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Season 2, Day 3

Jason dreams of Eddie, prays for a sign from God

*This week is troubling to me. Events are still being reported by the external timelines. The internal and external timelines pick up again the following week in sequence with corresponding events. It appears that when Sookie had a big ole dose of Bill’s blood, ‘time stood still’ in the internal timeline.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Guy I know is EMT said Dr. friend of vamps took off fast right in middle of op. last night. Guess they get what they want when they want. Sunday, July 12, 2009 9:30:07 AM via web

Jason keeping guys awake at FOS with crazy dreams. Home sick? Can’t deal without sex? Or just plain crazy? Hope he makes it… Sunday, July 12, 2009 7:24:50 PM via web

Mama made me go to 3 stores b/c watermelon sold out everywhere. This is getting annoying. It’s a recession, not a depression! Sunday, July 12, 2009 7:33:43 PM via web

Sam’s truck all packed up. He taking a trip? Where he from anyway? Anyone know, holla back. Sunday, July 12, 2009 7:44:01 PM via web

Monday, July 13, 2009

Fellowship of the Sun, Damnation is Not ‘Dope’
Sarah gets honest about the dark lure that vampires pose to our youth.

Jason never been teachers pet before so he’s no good at it and other guys takin to it bad. Watch your back J. Monday, July 13, 2009 10:05:00 AM via web

What’s weirder, that Sookie’s takin her first trip outta Bon Temps or that she’s doin it with 2 vamps? Monday, July 13, 2009 11:15:23 AM via web

Uh oh, Sam’s doin’ it again… seen naked in woods near lake. But my friend’s always smokin some herb when he sees him so who knows… Monday, July 13, 2009 2:27:05 PM via web

Mike Spencer’s got his hands full. Voodoo lady killed by animal but butchered by human. That’s some crazy CSI shit. Monday, July 13, 2009 4:31:14 PM via web

Season 2, Day 5

Ms. Jeanette’s autopsy

Bud asks for Andy’s badge

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

BloodCopy.com

WHAT’S HIDING IN THE WOODS?

There’s something in the woods. And it is deadly.

Rumors are spreading. Some claim it’s a beast with six heads, others a new breed of mutant ware. Horrible growling has been heard, stories or entire hordes of livestock taken in a single night. Of course, anything new and mysterious is often met with exaggeration and hyperbole, and I doubt most of these details are accurate.

Whatever this creature is, people are right to fear it. There’s reason to believe it’s attacked at least two people so far, based on my reports of a healer summoned to Shreveport to deal with a highly unusual wound and these photos I recently smuggled out of the Bon Temps morgue:

What connects these two attacks is the presence of a toxin so powerful even vampire blood can’t neutralize it, and though I’ve heard the healer managed to save one victim, obviously another wasn’t so fortunate. In addition to the wound seen here, her heart was removed while she still drew breath.

This clearly suggests a conscious intent on the part of the beast (or whomever controls it), but it’s impossible to say what purpose or motivation drives it. But make no mistake, it is dangerous to breathers and undead alike.

For my part, I’ll be avoiding the woods at any cost.

What’s hiding in the woods? Whatever it is, it’s deadly. (Warning: disturbing images)

Andy’s lost his badge. This is worse then that bender that got him sober years back. Rock bottom again? Won’t be pretty Tuesday, July 14, 2009 11:26:57 AM via web

Friend of a friend = receptionist at vet office. Said Laf. called asking for an appt. Did he get Swine Flu wherever he went? Tuesday, July 14, 2009 4:22:32 PM via web

Season 2, Day 5

Sookie gives Tara her bday gift

Tara finds out that Lala returned to BT

Sookie asks for time off to go to Dallas

Tara watches the Running of the Bulls on TV

MA, Eggs, and Karl surprise Tara at Sookie’s

Andy is so drunk that Sam cuts him off and tells him to go home

Lettie Mae brings Tara’s bday gift to Merlotte’s

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Sam’s truck still loaded up but he ain’t left yet… Wondering how this will shake out. Wednesday, July 15, 2009 4:32:02 PM via web

Thursday, July 16, 2009

BloodCopy.com

OUT OF SERVICE

This is Daphne, one of the newer servers at Merlotte’s. She’s built up quite a reputation in her short time there, but unfortunately in this case there is such a thing as bad press.

I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting her firsthand, but people who’ve sat in her section have had plenty to say. Though described by some as “sweet” and “pleasant when you first meet her”, many others have provided much less flattering descriptions, such as “forgetful”, “slower than evolution”, and “completely unfit to serve as a waitress of any kind for any person ever.” Dropped plates, incorrect orders, and extended wait times seem commonplace in the accounts of these unhappy breathers, despite their insistence that Merlotte’s is normally a great place to grab a bite.

Hopefully Daphne will prove a better server for vampires. After all, a simple order of Tru Blood shouldn’t be too hard to keep straight.

Terry’s losing it. For real this time. How’s he gonna handle the pressure at Merlotte’s? Dude needs a drink and a lady. How long’s it been? Thursday, July 16, 2009 1:52:31 PM via web

My boy Jason S. is making strides. Asked to be part of some special group at Fellowship of the Sun. Think maybe this place = best thing ever happened to him. Thursday, July 16, 2009 2:11:07 PM via web

Season 2, Day 5

Jason fantasizes about Sarah as Louisiana Hot Sauce

Jason becomes a Soldier of the Sun

Friday, July 17, 2009

BloodCopy.com

VOYAGE OF THE DEAD

Admit it, the lower cargo holds of sailing ships weren’t the most pleasant way to spend a month or two. Hiding in the luggage compartment or cargo holds of planes destined somewhere in the vicinity of your destination was a tiny bit demeaning. And I won’t even get started on what a pain getting your coffin onto a painted wagon was in the olden days.

But now things are different. With the Great Revelation have come companies that openly cater to vampires. For undead who like to travel in style, it doesn’t get much better than Anubis Air. These people really know how to please their clientele, and not only because there isn’t a single bat reference in any of the company literature. Voyaging vampires are allotted comfortable travel coffins and courier service to and from their chartered plane, assuring daylight no longer needs to be a factor in your itinerary.

For those vampires who wish to spend the night portion of the trip outside the coffin, I’ve heard the vessels carry a broad assortment of blood substitute, as well as a stocked traditional bar for any breathers who may be accompanying you. Adding in accounts of music channels that cover nearly any era and convenient routes to most major destinations, and it seems the era of the Bon Vivant vampire has finally arrived.

Moving to Sook’s already good for Tara. Her birthday party was off the chain. Can’t remember half of it but I know it was awesome. Friday, July 17, 2009 4:25:14 PM via web

Hearing Jase is getting close to preacher’s wife. Don’t do it J! It’s always been your weakness. Stay strong! Friday, July 17, 2009 4:31:43 PM via web

Sookie and Bill already in deep in Dallas. Why is Sookie such a magnet for trouble? Careful of Dallas vamps – I hear there no joke. Friday, July 17, 2009 6:26:21 PM via web

Season 2, Day 5

The gang arrives in Dallas

Bill teaches Jessica how to glamour the limo driver

Jessica steals Leon’s phone

Eric gives Laffy his blood to heal the gun shot wound

Bill calls Eric

Saturday, July 18, 2009

BloodCopy.com

FANG FILM FESTIVAL

Just learned about a new film festival making it’s way onto the stage. The “Fangies” as they’re so awfully labeled, will feature television, documentary and feature footage “either directly employing vampire actors, directors and producers” or “of a nature that accurately portrays real vampires.”

I’m pleased to announce that several of the items highlighted on this blog have made their way into competition. So if you haven’t had a chance to see the clips we’ve shown from a Vampire TV Drama, documentary about a Busker for Vampires, Vampire Film Noir, or a unique Vampire Dentist – now’s as good a time as any.

Let’s just hope this doesn’t lead to vampire thespians being inevitably typecast.

BloodCopy.com

SPIRITS FAIL TO WARN PSYCHIC OF OWN MURDER

Bon Temps police have yet another murder case to add to the docket.

Just when I was starting to get all the events of the past few weeks straight, I just learned a body was found in the squad car of Officer Andy Bellefleur. Officer Bellefleur is not a suspect at this time, as local whispers suggest he was nestled away at the bottom of a bottle when the crime occurred.

The victim has been identified as Nancy LeVoir, a cashier at DeSoto’s pharmacy who also moonlighted as a voodoo priestess of sorts who went by the nom de plume “Miss Jeanette.” Of course, some have already jumped on the bandwagon and assume a vampire must somehow be involved (clearly not paying attention to the body count register I submitted last post).

In a small bit of silver lining, the victim has since been in contact with Ouija boards across the nation, promising she’s doing fine and hopes to be featured in an upcoming episode of supernatural haunting on basic cable.

Sam usually like smart chicks. D. don’t seem his type. Maybe dude needs anyone with a nice smile. Maybe why he hasn’t left yet. Saturday, July 18, 2009 11:41:50 AM via web

Sunday, July 19, 2009

American Vampire League

INTOLERANCE WATCH: DALLAS (AVL) — A chain of anti-vampire hate crimes has spread across the region, laying waste to neighborhoods across several southern states.

Reports of the mayhem have been flooding in since sunrise, and though the scope of the damage is still coming into focus, it’s clear that some sort of organized hate group has coordinated the attacks.

Shortly after dawn in Dallas, a crowd of masked men and women took to the streets of the city’s Arts District, defacing a number of vampire-owned galleries and art installations. Simultaneously, a group downtown threw bricks branded with anti-vampire epithets through the windows of an American Vampire League satellite office.

In a handful of cities, crimes ranging from petty vandalism to felony arson have kept police and rescue workers on full alert. One ill-informed attacker’s firebombing of a blood bank in Baton Rouge has resulted in a four-alarm fire that continues to rage out of control. In Beaumont, TX, the entire stock of one vampire-owned car dealership was destroyed by crowds wielding crowbars and baseball bats.

Though no injuries have been reported, property damage is already estimated in the millions of dollars, and the psychic damage done to these communities could persist for a very long time. According to Judy Fitzgerald, a FEMA crisis counselor, “The nature of these attacks — crimes committed against citizens in their own neighborhoods — is pretty indelible. Once someone targets you in your home, it’s psychologically difficult to feel safe almost anywhere.”

The AVL, in concert with a growing number of aid organizations, has mobilized to provide food and shelter for displaced victims. AVL spokesperson Nan Flanagan, operating from a light-restricted emergency command center in northern Virginia, released this statement:

“Our nation has never seen such a highly orchestrated hate crime, targeting a minority simultaneously across the country. In fact, these attacks are far more reminiscent of Nazi Germany than of anything in our own past. Our hearts go out to those affected, and we also would like to make our position absolutely clear: It is understood that these actions were undertaken by a domestic terrorist organization, and the AVL will leave the investigation to the federal authorities. There will be no vampire response to this tragedy. If we’re asked for any assistance, of course we’ll cooperate, but this is clearly a matter for law enforcement to handle.”

Season 2, Day 6

MA sends bad vibes to Tara at Merlotte’s

Monday, July 20, 2009

BloodCopy.com

MAKER MAY I?

It’s a natural part of life. Or death, depending on your point of view. At some point in their existence, a vampire may end up turning another. The reasons are varied, but one thing remains constant. A newly turned vampire will leave their old life behind, meaning by and large their maker is their only true family. It falls on the maker to be a role model, a teacher and companion, at least for a time. Ultimately, the maker and progeny often part ways, but the bond remains. Years, decades, even centuries can pass, and if the maker calls, the vampire must answer it.

The relationship is complex and goes beyond the human concept of family bonds, but inevitably there is a parental component to it. And just as humans reach a point where they begin to declare their independence, become their own selves, vampires also come to create their own existence beyond their maker’s teaching.

Which brings me to this past weekend. After calling me back to Bon Temps, my maker returned overseas. Friday evening she made a surprise visit, nominally to settle affairs. I owe my maker my very existence and there is nothing I would not do for her. Sharing my humble nest, arranging for human day laborers to dry clean her clothes, chauffeuring her around on any number of errands- it gave me pleasure to serve her. However, she also took the opportunity to offer constructive criticism on how I’m living my afterlife, ranging from how I’ve decorated my nest to my choice of friends to my “taste in that obscene music” (her term for anything written after 1890).

She certainly meant well. It’s simply her opinion on how her progeny should exist. But, like countless breathers in their teenage years, I had to assert my independence. Remind her that I am not her. I am my own vampire, and have the right to make my own choices. While her reaction was less than ideal, I think we made serious progress.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to finish raking the yard. Again.

I try to convince my maker there comes a time when you have to let your vampire live his own life. Or afterlife.

Haven’t seen Sam this happy since, can’t remember when, really. Daphne workin’ her cute li’l magic on em? Monday, July 20, 2009 10:00:29 AM via web P

People are getting’ off Tara’s back, seems. That was one U.G.L.Y. fight at Merlotte’s. Never seen anythin’ like it. Monday, July 20, 2009 1:12:22 PM via web

Season 2, Day 5

Eric and Bill meet in the Carmilla bar

Jessica orders room service

Sookie meets Barry

Jessica calls Hoyt

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Rumor has it Eric’s skulking around Carmilla – he pissed off or up to something devious? Hard to tell with that guy. Tuesday, July 21, 2009 4:00:26 PM via web

Steve’s battlin’ huge case of insomnia? Makes plenty of time for secret meetings in middle of the night, though. Tuesday, July 21, 2009 4:40:12 PM via web

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

BloodCopy.com

LOCAL ART ON DISPLAY

Bon Temps seems to have a thriving artist community. Here is a collection of art featuring a number of local townspeople in Bon Temps and parts thereabout. I’m not certain why these specific individuals were selected as the subjects of so many different pieces, but there is some excellent work, a strong counterargument for those who believe the only worthwhile art scenes are in big city galleries.
AndrewBloodcopy, Twitter-See the local artists of Bon Temps. Who said the only galleries are in big cities?

Arlene’s not lettin’ up one bit on Daphne. Don’t blame her. My beers aren’t comin’ any faster. Wednesday, July 22, 2009 11:27:56 AM via web

Found Sarah prayin’ in the chapel, second time today. She lookin’ for guidance or repentance? Or both? Wednesday, July 22, 2009 1:44:05 PM via web

Big fat surprise, Andy drunk in the town square, ramblin’ on about lookin’ for some pig. Hello, delusional. Wednesday, July 22, 2009 4:08:59 PM via web

Impromptu midnight show last night at Daisey’s Dive. Bubba Kendall n crew, totally crunk. Must start following. Wednesday, July 22, 2009 5:50:02 PM via web

Season 2, Day 6

Sookie has a continental breakfast

Bill dreamed Sookie was gone, she tells Bill about Barry

Thursday, July 23, 2009

BloodCopy.com

FELLOWSHIP OF THE SUN: DON’T BE A DOPE

Sarah Newlin recently presented her latest “Reflections of Light” video on the FOTS website. Being a vampire, you might assume I’d automatically despise anything she says out of principle. But in this instance, she actually makes one valid point, specifically her objection to vampirism as a “hip trend.” Here, I couldn’t agree more. Vampire have existed for centuries, and though humanity at large has only recently been made aware of us, the notion of people flocking to join our ranks or emulate us simply because it’s new and exciting is both dangerous and imprudent. Living as a vampire is a permanent and serious choice, and not one to be taken lightly.

Of course, the rest of the video is pure schlock. For those of you who don’t want to waste a few minutes of your life listening to bigotry, here’s the crib notes version:

Hi I’m Sarah Newlin look at me I’m pretty and have blonde hair and perfect teeth just like all those girls you wished you took to prom. My husband uses more hairspray than I do but that’s okay because we are righteous and good and have lots of friends unlike those evil, mean nasty vampires who want to eat your babies. And as I finish we’ll fade to white as a metaphor for goodness and light just in case you didn’t get the message because why be holy when you can be holier than thou?

Nicely done, Sarah. Nicely done.

Latest Fellowship of the Sun video. And this time I agree with it. Sorta.

Heard new Bellboy at Carmillia is a total dud. Miss Barry. Where’d he go in a hurry, and when’s he comin’ back anyway? Thursday, July 23, 2009 10:44:18 AM via web

Rumblings of another fiesta w/ Maryann. Location TBD. Keep you ed. Bring friends. If you thought last party was sweet… Thursday, July 23, 2009 12:01:39 PM via web

Jason and Luke still at odds. These guys heading for disaster? Thursday, July 23, 2009 3:07:53 PM via web

Season 2, Day 6

First meeting at Dallas nest

Eric tells Bill Godric is his maker

Hotel clerk says Barry quit

Friday, July 24, 2009

BloodCopy.com

HATE CRIMES ON RISE IN THE SOUTH

The American Vampire League website has reported on a recent string of anti-vampire hate crimes occurring across Southern states, including neighborhoods in Dallas, Beaumont and Baton Rouge. Even worse, it appears these aren’t isolated incidents, but part of larger coordinated effort from an extremist group targeting undead communities.

It’s difficult not to start pointing fingers. I have my own suspicions of who could be involved, but it would be rash and frankly, unfair, to start listing them here without further evidence. I still believe that the majority of breathers in this area, and others, are good people who wish no harm on vampires. And one small group of hateful, misguided individuals won’t change that opinion.

I hope others keep this in mind as well and exercise restraint. I’ve heard rumors of vampires in Texas and their willingness to take extreme measures when threatened in the past. But in this case retaliation may only fan the flames; better to let law enforcement handle it. Those responsible will get what’s coming to them soon enough.

String of anti-vampire hate crimes hits the South. Only thing that concerns me more is what the retaliation might be.

If Sookie ever found Barry they could make mad cash together – solving crimes n stuff with dueling telepathic brains. Insane. Friday, July 24, 2009 10:11:52 AM via web

Maryann n Eggs are all cozied up in Sookie’s house. Wonder if Sookie knows. They don’t seem like her kind of houseguests. Friday, July 24, 2009 3:16:18 PM via web

Season 2, Day 6

In the hallway Lorena overhears Bill and Sookie having sex

Eric waits for Lorena

Lorena and Eric meet in the bar

Isabel and Hugo visit Sookie and Bill

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Hoyt’s been looking so starry-eyed, face all up in his cellphone, he smacked into a lamp. Dude’s funny as all hell. Saturday, July 25, 2009 3:04:12 PM via web

Eric torn up about Godric. Never seen him like this. No telling what he’ll to do find his maker. Guy’s not exactly known for his patience. Saturday, July 25, 2009 9:12:43 PM via web

Season 2, Day 6

Bill tells Sookie he wants to leave. Sookie wants to stay.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Stan’s one helluva hothead. Heard he was calling secret meetings. Makes me nervous, not knowing what this guy’s up to. Sunday, July 26, 2009 12:24:22 PM via web

Season 2, Day 7

Sookie and Hugo go to FOTS

Lorena dreams of killing the couple from Chicago

Sookie and Hugo are invited to the lock-in the following night

Lorena holds Bill at the hotel

Monday, July 27, 2009

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HIPPIES?!

A new evil has taken residence in Bon Temps.

No, not a deadly creature or flesh eating tiger, something potentially far worse. Something that, if left unchecked, can quickly grow out of control and alter the very fabric of our beloved town. This evil takes different forms: hemp clad college students, burned out baby boomers, idealistic environmentalists. But to most they are known by a single word: Hippies.

I have no idea why this particular subculture would gravitate to the area. I’ve heard no plans for a massive jam band festival or protest for the legalization of some illicit substance, the stores here don’t sell hacky sacks or organic herbal hairspray. But still, they’ve come, and it’s impossible to ignore them. Because where hippies gather, drum circles are certain to follow. Incessant banging, “groovy” rhythms, unique percussive tones from unconventional world instruments, all contributing to a cacophony that overwhelms all else, particularly the efforts of a certain vampire to enjoy a quiet evening at home. And it doesn’t stop there. Judging from certain noises best not described here, I believe the ancient hippie ritual of free love is also taking place.

I fear things will only grow worse. We must act. We must end the hippie presence. Before it’s too late.

The hippie menace has gotten a foothold in Bon Temps. And drum circles are only the beginning.

American Vampire League

INTOLERANCE WATCH: Stop Fanaticism from Taking Root, July 27, 2009

As anti-vampire groups continue to recruit members arcross the country, propaganda videos like this are becoming more common. Though the American Vampire League is obviously concerned with these manufacturered messages of hate, the fringe groups creating them are certainly a vocal minority and pose little physical threat to anyone. Nevertheless, the cost to our society is measured not in terms of public safety but public opinion – and only you can help mitigate that damage, by speaking out against such reactionary rhetoric in our homes, schools and churches.

American Vampire League

INTOLERANCE WATCH: Stop Fanaticism from Taking Root, July 27, 2009

As anti-vampire groups continue to recruit members arcross the country, propaganda videos like this are becoming more common. Though the American Vampire League is obviously concerned with these manufacturered messages of hate, the fringe groups creating them are certainly a vocal minority and pose little physical threat to anyone. Nevertheless, the cost to our society is measured not in terms of public safety but public opinion – and only you can help mitigate that damage, by speaking out against such reactionary rhetoric in our homes, schools and churches.

American Vampire League

INTOLLERANCE WATCH – UPDATE DALLAS

A spokesman for the Museum of the Immortal Arts in Dallas is reporting that the cultural institution was vandalized by “a mob throwing bricks, bottles and other trash.” An entire wall of plate glass windows was broken, but the building’s security system prevented the attackers from gaining entrance. The museum’s revolving collection includes thousands of priceless relics accumulated by vampires throughout history.

Another crazy party tonight. In the woods by the clearing. Bring your hacky sack and bong, this one’s gonna rule. Monday, July 27, 2009 8:53:47 AM via web

Lady with the fancy dresses turns out is Bill’s maker. What the hell is she doing in Dallas? Monday, July 27, 2009 1:38:21 PM via web

Bill’s Maker called Lorena. Name sounds like trouble if you ask me. Hole sitch stnks u ask me. Monday, July 27, 2009 6:32:29 PM via web

Isabel must trust Hugo a lot to bring him ‘round and into vamp business. Thank God for Sook’s gift, at least she can vet him. Monday, July 27, 2009 6:59:25 PM via web

Season 2, Day 7

Daphne delivers Sam to Maryann to be sacrificed

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

American Vampire League

INTOLERANCE WATCH: Dawn of Terror

Baton Rouge, LA–Entire neighborhoods have been defaced in the city, with slogans of hate marring many vampire-owned businesses and homes. Holly Putnam, the human manager of a vampire-owned floral shop, is worried she’ll be out of a job if this happens again: “A whole block of buildings with fangs and slurs painted on them doesn’t exactly put you in the mood to bring a bouquet home for the wife.” She says. “This economy is hitting us hard enough without this kind of nonsense to compound it.”

American Vampire League

UPDATE

Beaumont. TX–The suburban homes of vampire businessman Irving Young was fire bombed by a crowd of masked assailants, marking the sixth attack in northern Texas. Arson investigators have uncovered few leads in the cases, though neighbors report seeing a group of about a dozen people throw Molotov cocktails through the structure’s windows before fleeing on foot through a nearby field. Irving was out of town on business when the incident

Sam and Daphne goin’ strong. Real strong. Sam seems different. Can’t tell how or why. But he don’t have the usual chip on his shoulder. Tuesday, July 28, 2009 11:31:21 AM via web

Gettin’ close quarters at Sookie’s. Guess Maryann had to have one fault & it was bound to pop up sometime. Hope it don’t stop the parties. Tuesday, July 28, 2009 2:20:19 PM via web

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

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BANKING ON BLOOD

Much has been made of vampires offering breathers the chance to experience feeding at the hands of an undead. But now it seems that breathers have gotten wise to the fact that vampires are also willing to pay for the privilege of doing the biting. It’s little surprise, then, that more and more stories are circulating of humans who make their necks available for cash, or blood hookers, as they’re more crassly known. Men and women of all shapes, sizes and blood types are available to the discerning client. From what I’ve heard, some are willing to perform the act in public view, complete with well-rehearsed shrieks of joy (or horror) while being fed upon, while others can be ordered directly off the menu at hotels like room service. It’s not my place to judge this from a moral or legal standpoint, but I do have to wonder: why pay for something so many are willing to do for free? One anonymous vampire explained, “you don’t pay for them to let you bite them, you pay so they’ll leave afterwards.” I tried not to cringe too much as he said it. Ultimately, I suppose people have their reasons and the service won’t be going anyway anytime soon. But I can’t help view this the same way I view dating someone where you work: convenient, maybe, but just plain lazy.

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AN OPEN FORUM

I appreciate all those who choose to post and comment on my entries, whether you be the greatest friend of vampires or one who still needs to be persuaded. To me, this is exactly what purpose bloodcopy serves, opening up discussion among undead and breathers alike.

Humans are willing to pay for vampire bites. Whoever said vampires wouldn’t pay for the privilege?

Jason and Luke building something that’s super secret. Looks like J’s bein rewarded for all his “hard work.” Wednesday, July 29, 2009 11:47:26 AM via web

Hearing that platform thing at Fellowship is for some shady shit. Why that always gotta be the case with these churches? Watch out J. Wednesday, July 29, 2009 4:17:01 PM via web

Tara and Eggs were drivin M.’s jag. Headed back into town. Wherever they went, didn’t look like they had much fun. Wednesday, July 29, 2009 4:27:36 PM via web

Daphne and Sam seem to be not around at the same time…Quickies at work? Wish I had that job. Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:09:52 PM via web

Luke tryin to convince J to be abstinent. Little does he know, J ain’t capable of no such thing. Hope it don’t backfire on him like usual. Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:22:07 PM via web

Season 2, Day 7

Jason and Luke are given a construction project

Sam and Daphne play hooky from work and go on a run

Sookie’s hot water heater breaks

Tara and Eggs go to Faraday for parts

Tara and Eggs find bloody circle

Pam visits Lala in fridge at Merlotte’s, Pam says he’s back in V business

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Sookie playin w fire goin into the Fellowship before they know who the mole is… Thursday, July 30, 2009 8:55:16 AM via web web

Lotta animals out around town lately. Anyone else notice? Like pigs and deer… Surprised there ain’t more roadkill. Thursday, July 30, 2009 9:55:03 AM via web

Pam visiting Lafayette. No matter what that is about, that can’t mean anything
good. I’m just saying… Thursday, July 30, 2009 5:14:17 PM via

Season 2, Day 7

Hoyt confronts Maxine about his phone and tells her he’s dating a vampire

Hoyt shows up in Dallas

Friday, July 31, 2009

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IMMUNE

There’s been a good deal of discussion about healthcare lately. Attempts to broaden coverage of medical expenses for citizens across the country. I don’t pay much attention. I don’t need to. I’m a vampire. Most people don’t consider this when they think about the undead. Breathers are so focused on our quasi-immortal lifespan, how we don’t age and, barring a specific (and short) list of conditions, we do not die, they seldom note another critical aspect of our existence: Vampires don’t get sick. Yes, failing to feed or rest can weaken us, and there are still some ailments that can affect us (Hepatitis D being a big one). But practically speaking, we are immune. We never get colds, fevers, upset stomachs. We do not fear coronary disease, kidney failure, or deadly strains of virus. A vampire will never require a decongestant, pain reliever, or even an antacid after over-eating. Our health is so infrequently a consideration, it’s easy to forget altogether how fragile our bodies once were. I am as guilty of this as any vampire. Though I was turned only a short time ago, I find it difficult to remember what it feels like to be ill. But I will do my best to keep it in mind. Any time I miss the sunset, accidentally contact silver, or bemoan the limitations of being at rest when most of the world is in motion, I will remember that I will always have my health. Countless others are not so lucky.

American Vampire League

INTOLERANCE WATCH: Club-goers Assaulted by Fang-bashers July 31, 09
A young couple narrowly avoided serious injury recently when they were accosted in the parking lot of The Tooth Fairy, a vampire-operated club outside Cincinnati. Though the altercation was brief and the victims managed to fend off their attackers, it stands as a concerning example of the violence and intimidation being leveled against open-minded members of the human comminity.

Hoyt left in a huff from Merlotte’s and peeled outta there. Where was he in a rush to? Friday, July 31, 2009 10:50:00 AM via web

Of all the Dallas vamps, Stan is the serious hard-ass. Heard he was a real cowboy back in the day, like outlaw-style. Friday, July 31, 2009 4:45:25 PM via web

Join the forum discussion.

I hear Hoyt showed up in Dallas. He’s serious about this Gal-pire. Wonder what that means in the romance dept. for a young’un like him Friday, July 31, 2009 5:02:03 PM via web

The next Opus will cover August 2009.

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Osterby’s Opus, pt. VII

by osterby

June 13th, 2011

Updated: November 17,2011

In my last Opus installment we left 2008, and with this Opus we continue the True Blood timeline in 2009. We see more of the day to day events in and around Bon Temps being reported in the external timelines. Most of the season 2 events are mentioned directly, and I am able to place the events very accurately on specific days. Some events are mentioned in a past tense, and I placed them where they most likely would have occurred.

Friday, June 12, 2009

American Vampire League

NEWS: Say No to V

The harvest and sale of vampire blood on the black market is perhaps the greatest common danger affecting vampires and humans. Not only does this barbaric practice spread disease and addiction, but it drives a wedge of fear between us. Please, stay free from vampire blood. It’s no way to live.

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BACK TO BON TEMPS

Effective at Sundown today, I’m taking back control of Bloodcopy and leaving the Gawker network.

Far as breakups go, this is way more on the pleasant side. I get custody of the site and all the Tru Blood, while Gawker keeps the house, car and the pets. We’ll remain friends, and be certain to keep in touch.

The reason for the split is there’s another woman in my life now. Specifically, my Maker. That vampire who first gave me entry to the undead club. She’s ordered me back to Bon Temps, asap. All you vamps know what I’m talking about. For those humans who may be less aware, it means I take my leave immediately, no questions asked.

No, I’m not in trouble. Quite the contrary, actually. Though I can’t share all the deets here (hush hush vampire stuff), basically my talents have been noticed and my Maker’s so proud of me she’s thought up a new use for them.

In the meantime, Bloodcopy.com will return to being owned and operated by yours truly. I’ll still be reporting on the latest in vampire culture, and maybe even toss in a bit of local flavor to suit my new digs. Much as I’m hesitant to admit it, part of me is curious just what’s been going on since I left town.

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1-877-TO-BITE-U

1-877-To-Bite-U. The only late-night sexy party phone line for those who want to speak to a real, dead, hot vampire. Call 1-877-To-Bite-U. Now. You know you want to. We’re waiting for your call…our fangs are tingling just thinking about it.

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TRU BLOOD SEXY COUPLE SPOT

Here’s the latest commercial from Tru Blood, our tried-and-tru(e) sponsor.

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THE LATEST VAMPIRE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

The latest installment of The Perspective with Victoria Davis has arrived, where you will find all the vampire videos and news that made headlines this week.

Highlights include a clip of a vampire gymnast, the latest PSA from the American Vampire League (and an anti-vampire spot from the Fellowship of the Sun), and a shape-shifter caught in the act of shifting.

Enjoy!

I’ve been called back home by my Maker. Effective at sundown today bloodcopy.com is leaving the Gawker network.

Commercial for late night phone chat with vampires. 1-877-TO-BITE-U (1-877-862-4838)

Another spot from the new Tru Blood ad campaign. Who ever said it was only for vampires?

Fellowship of the Sun

‘Fang Bangers’ Take To Web

Every Godly person can tell you that the Internet is a haven for perverts and flesh-peddlers.

Still, there’s something deeply troubling about the young women in this video, cheerfully displaying the marks that vampires have left on their bodies.

Would an abused wife proudly show off the bruises her husband inflicted on her? Disgusting./blockquote>

Red-headed young thing spotted at Bill’s house. New girlfriend? Midnight snack? Pet? Wonder how Sookie feels ’bout it. 12:46 PM Jun 12th, 2009 via web

Sherriff Dearborn in cowboy boots n’ bolo tie, two-stepping down the Parish Road?! Looked like he had some moves, actually. 2:39 PM Jun 12th, 2009 via web

Sam’s still carryin that same mystery bag around town. Always jumpy that guy – gives me the creeps some times. 4:23 PM Jun 12th, 2009 via web

No idea how a Merlotte’s gal like Tara can afford the wardrobe she’s been wearing but she’s sure lookin proud as a peacock. 4:50 PM Jun 12th, 2009 via web

Season 2 Day 2

Sam goes to MA with cash (Flashback to first meeting MA)

Sookie starts cleaning out Gran’s room

Sookie finds out Uncle Barlett is dead and gets an inheritance check

MA finds Sam in his office and refuses his money

Eggs visits Tara at work for the first time

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Fellowship of the Sun

Beverage Ad Promotes Inner Species Relationships

Obviously, the legislation that limits the alcohol and tobacco industries has yet to trickle down to the synthetic blood market.

This Tru Blood commercials sends a dangerous message directly to consumers: Not only is cavorting with vampires safe — it’s fun!

Any company that so blatantly ignores public safety needs to be regulated.

If it’s possible, Hoyt’s been lookin’ even more lonely these days. Missing Rene, maybe? 11:34 AM Jun 13th, 2009 via web

Season 2, Day 2

Lala and Royce in DOD

Sam interviews Daphne

Jason and Hoyt remissness about Rene

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Season 2, Day 2

Nan and Steve debate on tv

Jason has breakfast with the Newlins

Terry runs two biddies out of Merlotte’s

Monday, June 15, 2009

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OUT OF THE FRYING PAN…INTO BON TEMPS

Bon Temps…my quiet little hometown. Not so quiet lately.

Just spent the past two hours visiting a hairdresser with over 278 years of experience. Not that I couldn’t use a bit of coiffing, but it’s also info central for all the local goings on Bon Temps. And at present the rumor mill has spun off its axis, much of it coincidentally involving some of the local townsfolk I interviewed in my human days.

(Yes, being a vampire my old life shouldn’t hold interest, but I think the sheer level of action warrants an exception in this case.)

I’ve lost track of the body count, but I think humans are slightly ahead of vampires at this point. Breathers are far and away leading in the responsible for said deaths category, due in large part to one hate-filled psychopath who played friendly Cajun by day and bloodthirsty serial killer by night. However, it’s also my understanding a special counsel was convened to deal with a vampire who killed one of his own to protect his human (who happens to be “special human” with powers of her own).

I’d love to get into more of the grisly details, but frankly I’m still trying to sort it out myself.

Also- I’ve gotten a special request to put out feelers to locate Lafayette Reynolds, a cook at Merlotte’s bar. While you may or may not recognize from his webcam exploits, apparently there’s another illicit activity that has put him squarely on the radar of a number of vampires in town.

I never thought I’d say this, but being back in Louisiana is making me miss the peace and quiet of Manhattan.

Back in Bon Temps. Looks like my quiet little hometown hasn’t been so quiet lately.

Holy Mother of you-know-what!!! Some woman from Keachi with her heart cut out! That’s just sick sick sick! 8:02 AM Jun 15th, 2009 via web

Season 2, More from Day 2

Sookie gives Jason Uncle Bartlett’s check

Season 2, More Night 2

Jason tells Sookie about church camp

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

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A NEW PERSPECTIVE

As a human I always had a little trouble sleeping while I was in Bon Temps and oddly, becoming undead hasn’t done much to change the habit. So instead of tossing during those final hours before dawn, I usually end up channel surfing. This time it was well worth it, as I caught the latest episode of The Perspective. It’s reassuring to know that despite my departure, the vampire bandwagon continues to roll right along.

But for the record, I still can’t place Ms. Davis’ accent.

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HOW TO SERVE MAN…AT A DINNER PARTY

Though firmly nested back in Bon Temps for the time being, I’m still determined to keep track of vampire events in all parts of the world. Turns out I didn’t have to look long. The Perspective’s Victoria Davis has just interviewed Top Chef Tom Colicchio, a friend of vampires in his own right, who has now directed his talents towards a dish humans can enjoy while dining alongside guests who prefer Tru Blood.

While I’ve heard it’s delicious, Tom’s recipe also looks a good deal like our synthetic blood substitute- so do be sure to clearly label which is which when hosting dinner parties of mixed company, or your evening may end up much shorter than expected.

Newest episode of The Perspective. The vampire bandwagon continues to roll along

Celebrity chef Tom Colicchio offers a recipe for humans who wish to dine alongside guests who prefer Tru Blood.

Road Crew down another guy – Jason asked for time off. Saw him hopppin’ a bus w/ some squeaky clean folk. Not exactly Jason’s crowd. 10:13 AM Jun 16th, 2009 via web

Season 2, Day 3

Jason’s long bus ride, he tells Luke he met the Newlins days ago

FOTS icebreaker tag football game

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

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VOTE NO ON PROP HATE

Last week we were treated to a new video from Reverend Steve Newlin, doing his best to make sure California doesn’t hog the spotlight in the realm of biased marriage laws.

Apparently, this wasn’t the only trick in the good Reverend’s bag.

I have it on good authority that the Fellowship has started hosting “leadership conferences” as part of the Rising Sun Institute, where very special “chosen ones” (who can afford the entry fee) are being whisked away to undisclosed locations in Texas to become the new vanguard in the war to rid the world of the vampire plague. Aforementioned fee is quite steep from what I understand, but really, you can’t put a price on salvation… right Steve?

Lucky for you, a trip in the other direction is free.

The Fellowship of the Sun is at it again, hosting exclusive “leadership conferences.” Leading what, exactly?

Been to three different markets lookin’ for fresh fruit – all sold out. Gotta be a first for Bon Temps! 8:35 AM Jun 17th, 2009 via web

Portia’s givin Andy the cold shoulder. Between LeVoire in his car and his drinkin’, ain’t exactly givin Bellefleur a good name right now. 1:45 PM Jun 17th, 2009 via web

Thursday, June 18, 2009

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FANG FILM FESTIVAL

Just learned about a new film festival making it’s way onto the stage. The “Fangies” as they’re so awfully labeled, will feature television, documentary and feature footage “either directly employing vampire actors, directors and producers” or “of a nature that accurately portrays real vampires.”

I’m pleased to announce that several of the items highlighted on this blog have made their way into competition. So if you haven’t had a chance to see the clips we’ve shown from a Vampire TV Drama, documentary about a Busker for Vampires, Vampire Film Noir, or a unique Vampire Dentist – now’s as good a time as any.

Let’s just hope this doesn’t lead to vampire thespians being inevitably typecast.

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SPIRITS FAIL TO WARN PSYCHIC OF OWN MURDER

Bon Temps police have yet another murder case to add to the docket.

Just when I was starting to get all the events of the past few weeks straight, I just learned a body was found in the squad car of Officer Andy Bellefleur. Officer Bellefleur is not a suspect at this time, as local whispers suggest he was nestled away at the bottom of a bottle when the crime occurred.

The victim has been identified as Nancy LeVoir, a cashier at DeSoto’s pharmacy who also moonlighted as a voodoo priestess of sorts who went by the nom de plume “Miss Jeanette.” Of course, some have already jumped on the bandwagon and assume a vampire must somehow be involved (clearly not paying attention to the body count register I submitted last post).

In a small bit of silver lining, the victim has since been in contact with Ouija boards across the nation, promising she’s doing fine and hopes to be featured in an upcoming episode of supernatural haunting on basic cable.

New film awards for vampires “The Fangies” announced, with several nominees first shown right here on Bloodcopy

Another murder in Bon Temps, this one a victim who probably should have seen it coming.
Bon Temps Gossip, Twitter-Lettie Mae clutchin’ her bible, she said she’s headin’ over to First Baptist, needin’ some guidance. Better a bible than Burboun, right? 9:53 AM Jun 18th, 2009 via TweetDeck

Merlotte’s slow as hell these days. Took an hour for pork sliders! Arlene snarkier than ever. And that’s sayin’ somethin’. 12:50 PM Jun 18th, 2009 via web

Season 2, More Day 3

Tara and Eggs have know each other a couple of weeks, Tara’s late for work

MA’s lunch at Merlotte’s turns into dinner and dancing, Rodeo night in Monroe

Season 2, More Night 3

Andy questions Marlotte’s customers

Bud wins a square dancing competition
Bud takes Andy off Ms. Jeanette’s case

Friday, June 19, 2009

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HOME SWEET NEST

Had a chat with my Maker and ended up convincing her to let me stay in Bon Temps for awhile. Odd really- this place is so closely associated with my human life, you’d think I’d want to avoid it like daylight. But life here has gotten really, really interesting lately. So much that I’m more than happy to hang around and keep up my reporting on Bloodcopy.

Coincidentally, I also just got my hotel bill for the week, and realize my stay will definitely require new accomodations. I found a site that’s been really helpful for my search for a nest. There are a number solid tips for nightwalkers, but I personally like the guard dog option. Once I get settled, I think I’ll make a visit to the pound to make a new best friend. Apologies in advance to the mailman.

One last thing before I set off nest-hunting, a piece of unfinished business from my Gawker days.

Good nests are so hard to find. But I found a site that’s been helpful during my search for new accomodations.

Bud still carryin’ around that square dancin trophy, surprise surprise… 9:16 AM Jun 19th, 2009 via web

Haven’t seen Bill’s young “house guest” out durin’ the day once – guess we know what that means. Probably why Sookie’s lookin a bit down. Friday, June 19, 2009 2:08:30 PM via web

Season 2, Still more Day 3

Sookie sees the Hambys on the news.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Fellowship of the Sun

Damnation is Not ‘Dope’
Sarah gets honest about the dark lure that vampires pose to our youth.

Fangtasia’s apparently a bust these days – Eric’s never around and when he is, he looks even more dead than usual. Saturday, June 20, 2009 11:37:14 AM via web

Season 2, Rewind to Night 2

Royce silvers Eric in the dungeon

Eric questions Lala while Pam does his hair

Lala tells Eric he thinks Jason kidnapped Eddie

Chow returns Lala to the dungeon

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Bank says Jason made a helluva deposit. Not that he bought me lunch or nothin’… Sunday, June 21, 2009 6:32:20 PM via web

Hatin’ on vampires must be a pretty big business, eatin’ and livin’ the way Reverend Newlin was all ‘round Shreveport with his pretty wife. Sunday, June 21, 2009 7:08:20 PM via web

Season 2, Still back on Night 2

Sookie leaves work early

Bill and Jess have a TB tasting

Sookie promises Jessica if she disappears for the night the following one will be girls only
Sookie asks if Bill killed Uncle Bartlett

Monday, June 22, 2009

Fellowship of the Sun

The Real Path to Eternal Life

In today’s Reflection of Light, we’ll talk more about vampires’ “turning” of humans and the real path that God offers to eternal life.

Sure hopin’ Eggs is everything he seems to be. If ever there’s a girl who could use good things comin’ her way, it’d be Tara. Monday, June 22, 2009 9:37:51 AM via web

Saw Sookie when she met Maryanne. Sook looked skeeved but Sook always looks a little weird. Monday, June 22, 2009 1:40:46 PM via web

Spread it around: Another throwdown at Maryann’s tonight. Where does she get her money? Monday, June 22, 2009 3:20:17 PM via web

Terry’s hurting without Lafayette. Still no word from him. Guess he did always want outta this town but still… Monday, June 22, 2009 4:56:43 PM via web

Season 2, Back to Night 3 Again

Sookie asks Tara to move in

Sookie meets MA for the first time

Andy is drunk after 9 yrs of sobriety

MA dances at Merlotte’s

Daphne’s reciepts come up short

Bill and Eric meet up at Forever 21
Eric asks Bill for Sookie to help find Godric in Dallas

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Eric seen at mall with haircut. Uh oh, lines outside Fangtasia gonna be getting longer. Tuesday, June 23, 2009 10:03:12 AM via web

Know someone who knows someone who knew Eggs in the joint. Good guy, trying to turn over new leaf. Benched 450. Tuesday, June 23, 2009 3:01:55 PM via web

Never seen dancing at Merlotte’s in all my years. JB, get in touch if you mean what you said. Tuesday, June 23, 2009 4:40:44 PM via web

Season 2, Night 3 Continues

Jess tells Sookie she saw her parents on TV

Sookie and Jess visit the Hamby

Bill prevents Jessica from killing her father

Bill yells “I have to clean up your mess”at Sookie

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Heard that missing girl with the red hair came home. Interesting… Isn’t Bill’s new pet a red-head? Just sayin’… Wednesday, June 24, 2009 2:48:02 PM via web

Ignore the last one. Just rumors. That girl’s still missing. Wednesday, June 24, 2009 3:38:19 PM via web

Apparently, Jason’s kicking ass and taking names at Church Camp. Good for him. Wednesday, June 24, 2009 6:48:39 PM via web

Season 2, Day 3…Still

Jason wins the football game and role plays with Sarah after the concert

Thursday, June 25, 2009

So Tara’s gonna live with Sookie to help her get through the grieving of Gran. Good cuz I don’t see Tara lasting long with Maryann’s scene. Thursday, June 25, 2009 9:21:41 AM via web

Saw Sam and Maryann come out of his office together. What could those two have to talk about? Sam seeming jumpy as ever. Thursday, June 25, 2009 4:17:36 PM via web

Season 2, Day 3

MA forces Sam to shift into a dog

Season 2, Day 5

Tara tells MA she’s moving in w/ Sookie

Friday, June 26, 2009

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NESTING GROUND

Recently stumbled on a website where breathers have collected locations they suspect holds vampire inhabitants. Some of them are spot on, suggesting the submitters have friends among the community, while others are almost comically off. To help keep things clear, I’ll be starting a weekly post where I do some research and address whether the claims are correct.

DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS, NV
Not so much of a stretch. Vampires in a city basically designed to be open 24 hours, replete with dark, secretive locations and any number of “back rooms.” However, you’re looking in the wrong part of the city. There’s a common misconception that vampire prefer seedy areas, but remember- many of us also have plenty of years of accumulated wealth. So without exposing the addresses of vampires who don’t want curious individuals banging down their doors, I’ll just say you’ll have better luck looking at high roller suites at certain reputable casinos. If you can get past security, that is.

NYIRBATOR, HUNGARY
Yes yes, we’ve all heard stories of a certain historical countess who used to bathe in servants’ blood. Even before the Great Revelation, she and Vlad the Impaler were always near the top of the list for humans seeking to prove our existence. But in this case you’re barking up the wrong tree. This was just a countess with really, really odd habits, not the grandmother to a whole lineage of bloodsuckers.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Again, a tad bit vague, aren’t we? I mean, why not just say somewhere in the West Coast? Yes, there are vampires in San Francisco. It’s a big city. And the Haight-Ashbury district alone proves there are enough human spectacles to assure that vampires could blend in fairly easily anywhere from the Castro to Marin Valley.

A NIGHTCLUB CLUB IN SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Close, but no cigar. Though vampires definitely like to find entertainment in the evening, actually living in a nightclub just doesn’t sound all that appealing. Though I suppose it would be convenient upon meeting an eager fangbanger- cheap cab fare just to lead them down into the basement.

Think you’ve found a vampire nest? I’ll tell you if you’re right.

Maryann and her servant guy spotted at Williams-Sanoma in Shreveport. They were buying knife sets and wine glasses. Party’s gonna be insane. Friday, June 26, 2009 10:56:09 AM via web

Gunshot heard at Fangtasia? Since when do vampires need guns? Friday, June 26, 2009 1:20:41 PM via web

Andy’s way off the wagon. Been at Merlotte’s till last call last couple of nights. Overheard Rosie saying Bud’s not happy. Friday, June 26, 2009 4:55:55 PM via web

Arlene’s way nicer to Terry than she used to be. And for Arlene, that’s saying a lot. 4:54 PM Jun 26th, 2009 via web

Season 2, Day 3

Lala finds “tool” breaks his chains

Ginger shoots him Lala

Lala asks Eric to make him a vampire

Sunday, June 28, 2009

This heat blows. Road crew struggling. Big Joe got heat stroke and he’s been on the job 14 yrs. Never happened before. Sunday, June 28, 2009 12:45:15 PM via web

Season 2, Day 4

Karl and MA prepare for party

Orgy at MA’s first house

Andy crashes party on a noise complaint

Tara and Eggs fight in the hot tub

Sookie and Bill take Lala home

Monday, June 29,2009

BloodCopy.com

TO PROTECT AND SERVE?

I like cops. They risk their lives to do a great service and by and large are among the most heroic breathers out there. But we’re all aware of the one bad apple theory, and sadly, today’s subject is slowly rotting to the core.

Ladies and gentlemen, submitted for your approval, one Detective Andy Bellefleur.

Once a proud member of Bon Temps’ finest, Andy’s fallen in a bit of a bad spell lately, what with a body being found in his squad car, numerous (unofficial) citations for public drunkenness, and an unsolved murder caseload that seems to be growing by the moment. But it doesn’t end there. Apparently now Detective Bellefleur can’t even handle a simple noise complaint.

This evening (last night for those of you reading this in daylight), I was enjoying a quiet evening at home when I couldn’t help but overhear a nearby party. Like it was in my living room. I’ve never met this neighbor (I believe her name is Maryann), and without a standing invitation I was powerless to enter the home to ask for quiet. My only alternative was to call the police, and learned I wasn’t the first to issue a complaint. But they assured me Detective Bellefleur was hot on the case.

Apparently Andy didn’t get the memo, because after several hours it had only gotten louder. Another call to Bon Temps police led to the revelation that Andy had arrived some time earlier and the noise would go away ‘any moment now.’ If by ‘any moment now’ they meant right up until I crawled into my coffin at daybreak then yes, the detective’s task was completed in full.

Nice work, Andy. Real nice.

Have a noise complaint? Don’t trust Detective Andy Bellefleur to handle it

Guys in road crew heard something weird in the woods the other day. Like a crazy animal sound. These days, anything’s possible, right? Monday, June 29, 2009 8:54:08 AM via web.

Holy Hell! Lafayette’s back! Rumor is he was on some gay vay-cay, but he looks all strung out, shades drawn… must find out more. Monday, June 29, 2009 2:43:22 PM via web

Big big day for Tara comin’ up, everyone ready? I’m guessin’ another party at Maryann’s? Details to follow… Monday, June 29, 2009 5:26:23 PM via web

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Competition to see which Bellefleur’s more psycho lately: Andy drainin the gin supply ramblin bout pigs, or Terry PTSDing over corn chips. Tuesday, June 30, 2009 3:08:15 PM via web

Rumblings of a big bloody showdown at the Leadership Conference. Not just fun and games over there anymore. Tuesday, June 30, 2009 6:03:33 PM via web

Season 2, Day 4

Jess wakes to empty house, meets Hoyt @ Merlotte’s, and takes him back to Bill’s

*It is of note that Sam’s auto registration in Season 2 expires in June 2010.

The next post will cover the events of July, 2009.

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Osterby’s Opus Pt. V

by osterby

April 28th, 2011

Updated: November 17, 2011

September 2008 is the month that it becomes painfully obvious that Bill as fucked with Sookie’s sense of time from the very beginning. This is also the month that we start to get TB details in the external timelines. In an effort to combat confusion, I am adding the source of each reference.

The season transcripts are recorded sequentially day one (D1), night one (N1) etc. In season1 we were shown 18 days and 18 nights. At first I tried to fit the TB timeline with the external timelines in a D1, N1…D2, N2 sequence but soon found it didn’t quite match up that way. It become clear that more than 18 days and nights have past in S1 as evidenced by Sookie wearing her N3 dress in a post that appeared on July 24, 2008 and the Grabit Qwik clerk watching the Nan Flanagan HBO interview with Bill Maher on July 11, 2011 when it was implied on TB that it was N1. The N2 event of Jason’s arrest for the murder of Maudette Pickens was reported in September 2008.

There are events which I am able to place into a merged timeline because either they are directly mentioned as occurring on a specific day by the external timelines or we are given clues within the dialogue of the episodes. Many of the Bloodcopy posts report the previous day(s) events, so I am placing the TB events under the date where it makes most sense for them to be. I am able to further place TB events by such things as: Jason wears the red t-shirt with the arms cut out on the days he works on the road crew. It would be likely that he works Monday through Friday, and days he is not shown wearing his uniform would most likely be a weekend.

Monday, September 1, 2008

MORE FROM THE RALLY

Here’s some more footage from the Tru Blood/AVL “Stop the Violence” rally in Washington, D.C. last weekend. First up is a vampire, Christopher Selivan, speaking about equal rights for people and demanding the same for vampires.

We also found some post-rally reactions from various humans and vampires, including someone we haven’t heard from in quite some time – Lamar, the vampire king of California! Glad to see he’s doing okay.

Vampire speaks at D.C.rally, “We are not monsters, we are not evil, we are Americans.” Reaction to rally by Lamar, the vampire king of California.

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

BRADLEY ON THE VRA

Senator Bradley for vampire rights: Looks like Senator Bradford is trying to garner the momentum of the Tru Blood/AVL rally and put it to use in getting the Vampire Rights Amendment passed. Word on the street is that his talk about the growing support for the amendment isn’t all hot air. It might actually have a chance of passing when it comes to a vote.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

VAMPIRE STAKED IN FLORIDA

Coming right on the heels of the announcement about the “Stop the Violence” rally next week is news of more vampire/human conflict. It appears that a human in Jacksonville, Florida staked a vampire. The assailant’s wife had just left him in order to pursue a fangophile lifestyle. What a sad waste of a life. And even sadder, Reverend Ted Newlin of the Fellowship of the Sun seems to think that killing a vampire doesn’t count because a vampire’s already dead.

Bloodcopy.com

IM JUST A VAMPIRE RIGHTS BILL

Vampire Rights Amendment cartoon video.

THE ARMAGEDDON FORTRESS

Ted Newlin, after a lot more talk about how the Vampire Rights Amendment would sully the blessed Constitution with its evil verbiage, announced the planned construction of the Center for the Study of Vampire Control in Dallas, Texas. Not much is known about this center other than the fact that Newlin says they have a nickname for it, the “Armageddon Fortress.”

Thursday, September 4, 2008

FELLOWSHIP OF THE SUN HEADQUARTERS DESTROYED

The Dallas, Texas headquarters of the FotS has apparently been firebombed. The headquarters, which served as the flagship office for the anti-vampire organization, was totally destroyed. At this time no lives are reported to have been lost. Guess they’ll be moving into their Armageddon Fortress sooner than planned.

Friday, September 5, 2008

VRA GAINS GROUND

Newspaper article featuring Sen. Bradley. Seems like every day there’s another news article about how the Vampire Rights Amendment is gaining ground. When the amendment does go up for a vote, it looks like there will probably be enough support to push it through, at least the first phase, the Senate. After that, it’s a crapshoot as to whether it will make it through the House and the state votes. We’re not so sure that Sen. Bradford is even thinking that far ahead, really. From a political standpoint, he’s asking his Senatorial colleagues to make a huge leap by throwing their support behind him. Once they’re all in the same boat together, they’ll sink or swim together, and if they swim, Bradford’s going to be leading the way. Clever man.

BON TEMPS STILL SKEPTICAL

We took a camera around Bon Temps again and asked some more of our neighbors their views on vampires- that is, when we could get them to stop gossiping, er, speculating about who is moving into the old Compton place. Small town life is so exciting sometimes.

*In the above video, Tara tells the interviewer that vampires had come into Super-Save-A-Bunch the previous night.

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Bill’s Interview with Bloodcopy.com at Merlotte’s.

Season 1, Night 1

Tara quits Super-Save-A-Bunch, Rene is babysitting Coby and Lisa, Jason at Maudette’s-watch video of Maudette and Liam

Sunday, September 7, 2008

BON TEMPS FIRST VAMPIRE SPEAKS!

BloodCopy scored this exclusive and quite frankly scary interview with Bon Temps first genuine vampire. We caught up with “Bill” at Merlotte’s bar, which seems to be a hub of activity more and more these days. I would have thought that actually meeting a vampire wouldn’t be such a big deal after following the saga from the very beginning, but I was dead wrong. I was stumbling all over myself and wondering why the heck I thought this was such a great idea. Anyway here he is . . .Bon Temps’s very first vampire, Bill Compton.

Season 1, Day 2

Maudette’s body found

*We were shown that this was the night of the Rattray attack. It is my theory that the attack happened in May or June of 2008. A photograph of Sookie wearing her night 3 outfit was shown on Bloodcopy.com in July, so it would make sense that Sookie saved Bill and the Rattray attack when Sookie had her first dose of Bill’s blood, were prior to July.

Monday, September 8, 2008

MURDER IN BON TEMPS

Bon Temps residents were shocked this weekend to find out that one of their own had been murdered. Convenience store worker Maudette Pickens, 26, was found dead in her apartment under what are being called “highly unusual” circumstances. Some are even wondering if the work of a vampire is at play. We found Sheriff Dearborne with the video camera last night and asked him if he could give us a little insight into the crime. Bud says that the police were let into Maudette’s apartment by the building manager after her boss at the Grabit Qwik reported she didn’t show up for work.

Season 1, Day 2

Jason at Gran’s for lunch, Jason and Dawn make date for after her shift, Jason taken into custody

Sam in T-shirt

*See my comments above. Sam is wearing his Merlotte’s t-shirt. This is the first clue that Sookie’s sense of time is flawed.

Season 1, Night 2

Hoyt, Rene and Arlene play pool, Jason questioned and released-sees sex video proving Maudette was alive, Jason at Dawn’s (3:00am)

BloodCopy.com

THE BLOOD COPY REPORT, VOL 14

The Blood Copy Report for September 8th

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

JASON STACKHOUSE ARRESTED?

We heard that Jason Stackhouse had been arrested for the murder of Maudette Pickens. Jason, the brother of Sookie Stackhouse, has a reputation around Bon Temps as a player, but nobody thought him capable of murder. We asked one of his co-workers, Rene Lenier, if he saw the arrest. Video with Rene Lenier about Jason being arrested at work.

Season 1, Day 3

Jason sees Dawn’s bite marks, Sookie, Tara and Jason have breakfast with Gran

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

BRADFORD IN THE HOME STRETCH

Sen. Bradford is still attending rallies and pushing the Vampire Rights Amendment just as hard as he can, here in the home stretch before the initial congressional vote. At this time, reports are that he is very close to having the amount of support needed to push the amendment through both the Senate and the House. The forecast on the states’ ratification is still a little fuzzy, but there’s a chance that might go through with no hitches as well. Video Sen. Bradley speaks of his attendance at rally in DC and plans to move forward on the VRA.

Thursday, Septmeber 11, 2008

FELLOWSHIP OF THE SUN DENOUNCES BRADFORD, VRA

Ted Newlin of the FotS has suggested that Sen. Bradford, along with the other politicians who support the VRA is on the vampires’ payroll. In what appears to be a last-ditch effort to go down fighting, the good reverend ignores the news and public opinion polls and claims that the VRA can still be stopped.

Season 1, Day 4

Jason in bondage, Tara doesn’t need to wear a uniform

Season 1, Night 4

Newlins killed on tv news, Rene saves Sookie from a redneck in Merlotte’s, Arlene Pregnant?, Sam invites Sookie to listen, Bill’s orgy, Sam says Bill was in the night before last, Sam and Tara friends with benefits, Sam barks in sleep, Sookie breaks with Bill, Bill’s angry, Dawn and Jason fight, Dawn shoots gun, Jerry and Janella killed

Sookie has sex dream, Jason watches TV, sees vampires, bats and Steve Newlin, Bill goes to Monroe nest, threatens trio

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Season 1, Day 5

Lettie Mae hit Tara in head with bottle, Sookie has breakfast with Gran-memories of Earl (TV in kitchen),Finch, Tara and Jason to Lala’s, Jason dances and buys V

Sookie at Bills has V-vision, Sookie finds Dawn, Jason arrested, Rene, Arlene, Hoyt and Maxine wait for heat to break, Tara gets Jason released from police, Gran asks Sookie to use her gift, Sookie goes to work at Merlotte’s

Season 1, Night 5

Tara finds Jason in fridge-Jason tells her got V from Lala, Tara tells Jason she saw him in Laura Bush mask yesterday, Bill at Merlotte’s (after 10:30) Arlene takes his order, Sookie and Bill drive to Fangtasia-vamp bait

Jason and Tara at hospital-Flashback to young Tara and Jason, Sam and Arlene close Merlotte’s- Sam takes gloves, Sookie meets (hears)Eric, Fangtasia gets raided

Sookie asks Bill to pull over-needs things to stop, Bill glamours cop-keeps gun, Sam goes to Dawn’s, Sookie breaks up with Bill, Tara at Lala’s at 3:00am

Sunday, September, 14, 2008

Season 1, Day 6

Breakfast with Gran, Gran asks if Sookie and Bill had a fight, Lala at Jason’s-V lessons, Sam asks Sookie to DOGD, Andy discovers Sookie’s telepathic

Season 1, Night 6

DOGD (Flash back to Civil War), Rene, Hoyt and Jason at Merlotte’s-Jason has V-vision of Tara as goddess, Sookie and Sam at Crawdad’s diner, Sookie takes cab home

Andy and Bud at Bill’s (Flash back to Lorena making Bill a vampire), Bill has tantrum with toaster

Gran killed POV Sam, sees Gran face up, Jason and Randy Sue in trash, Bill to Sookie when Gran found, Jason and Randy Sue asleep at Jason’s

Monday, September 15, 2008

THE STUFF OF LEGENDS

What a roller coaster ride! If you would have come to me a few months ago and told me that I would be part of a worldwide phenomenon discovering that vampires are real AND they want to come out of hiding to be part of our world then I would have told you to seek counseling immediately. But that’s exactly what did happen and I almost can’t believe it myself. It all started with those strange markings that began to show up around the world, Roger and I immediately jumped in and began Bloodcopy.com as a place to gather and sort all the rumors. And before we could blink an eye we had helped to uncover a secret that humanity never really wanted to know: That vampires walk among us. Roger and I are proud to have been a part of that but we couldn’t have done it without your help. You folks picked up the baton and ran with it becoming our investigative reporters and spies and helping to uncover all the amazing and frightening details of this life-changing event. When this all began vampires were just the stuff of legends. But now they have introduced themselves to the world, fought for the same rights as all of you and are “living” among us. It’s crazy to think that you can buy synthetic blood at the local store (not sure why you would want to) and then turn on the tv and see vampires on the nightly news standing next to famous politicians.This story is gonna keep going but I feel like my part and Rogers part has run its course. The more we talk about it, the more we are realizing that there must be other mysteries (and other creatures) out there and we want to be the first to find them! As you know we have already turned over our forums to the HBO site for safekeeping and beginning next week all of Bloodcopy will go to HBO’s site. Those guys seem really in tune with all the strangeness that is happening here in Bon Temps so we feel confident they’ll take care of you guys and keep you up to date. I would just like to say thank you to all of you who have joined us on this amazing journey. Keep an eye out for us on the road as we look for the next world-altering event to cover. Andrew & Roger

United States Navy

Full moon

Season 1, Day 7

Maxine’ POV, Grans pie, Sookie freaks, takes Drug-has dream, Bill wakes, feels Sookie’s dream

Season 1, Night 7

Bill and Dean in Sookie’s yard, watch house

*This is the last external timeline post for September 2008, and it is where I suspect we leap forward to 2009. It is impossible to say with certainty which day this happens. I am certain this has been kept intentionally vague. At this point I had to move forward into 2009 to find a point where I could match up the next event. @BonTempsGossip, Twitter, tweeted that a body was found in Andy’s car with its heart cut out in the parking lot at Merlotte’s on June 11, 2009. From here I had to move backward in the timelines to find matching events and follow the clues to place the rest of season 1. My next post will attempt to explain TB events moving back in time.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Season 1, Day 8

Funeral, Lettie Mae wants money for exorcism, Sook eats grans pie

Season 1, Night 8

Sam and Tara at Tara’s hotel-Tara goes home, Sook to Bill in white gown, have sex, Bill bites neck

Sookie and Bill in tub (Flash back to Uncle Bartlett), Randy Sue and Jason have sex, Randy Sue loves Jason, Lala refuses to sell Jason V, Bill reveals hidey hole, Full moon 1

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Osterby’s Opus Pt. IV

by osterby

March 29th, 2011

Updated: November 18, 2011

August 2008 gives us more True Blood back story. I found it interesting that Eric would sit for an artist to draw a picture and compel the artist to finish it when Long Shadow destroyed a fangbanger’s cell phone. Also of interest is that Nan Flanagan wears the same pink suit for two different interviews that were 2 weeks apart.

Friday, August 1, 2008

ERIC SPEAKS

Last night I heard from Fangtasia bar owner Eric Northman via email. He offered to answer some questions about the murders of the Fellowship of the Sun members in Shreveport on Fangtasia’s opening night. Eric has asked (well, commanded, really) that his contact information not be shared with the public other than the fact that he’s at Fangtasia in the evenings. For those of you hoping to contact him personally, you’re just gonna have to head to Shreveport and do it face to face.

BC:Thanks for answering our questions, Mr. Northman. I guess the first thing our readership will want to know is if Fangtasia had anything to do with the murdered FOTS members on Wednesday.

EN: Please, call me Eric. We’re all friends here. Speaking as Fangtasia’s owner, I can assure you that such an action would never be sanctioned. Our club is out in the open to vampire and human alike. It would be rather silly of us to start breaking laws on opening night. Did you see any protestors out that night? I would have had to be blind not to see them. The “protestors” resorted to charming methods of expressing themselves like screaming at my patrons, throwing rotten food at anyone walking in, and brandishing stakes at anyone who looked remotely like a vampire. Of course we regret that their murder is tied to the opening of Fangtasia in the press, but quite honestly those who play with fire often get burned.

BC: Do you have any idea who committed the murders?

EN: None at all. If I did, I would have turned that information over the police,wouldn’t I? Andrew, we are trying to create a safe atmosphere for vampires and humans here. I will do what I must to keep it that way. If I find people breaking rules, human or vampire, on my premises, they will be dealt with.

BC: Do you have anything to say to BloodCopy.com readers who might be considering a visit to your bar?

EN: Do not let the unfortunate incident of Wednesday keep you from visiting Fangtasia. We would love to have you.

I’m not sure if I feel more or less comforted after that brief exchange, but it does appear that Fangtasia and its owners are trying to keep their business above board. We wish them luck with it.

BloodCopy.com

AVL REBUTS DRUG CLAIM

Nan Flanagan of the AVL calls the FOTS’s accusations of vampire blood drugs ludicrous.

Sunday, August 3, 2008

BloodCopy.com

THE BLOOD COPY REPORT, VOL 9

The Blood Copy Report for August 3, 2008

FELLOWSHIP OF THE SUN CLAIMS THEY WERE ATTACKED BY VAMPIRES

We received a Skype message this morning regarding yesterday’s story about the murdered Fellowship of the Sun members. The gentlemen who left the message was also a member of the FOTS, and claimed that they were merely out exercising their rights as Americans by protesting the opening of Fangtasia when “those undead bloodsuckers came at our people and just took ‘em down.”

Given our interview with Fangtasia owner Eric last night, we have to wonder who originally attacked whom on Wednesday night. Of course it’s a tragedy when people end up dead and we send our condolences to the mourning families, but that old saying, “Don’t go looking for trouble or it might find you,” comes to mind.

Monday, August 4, 2008

FELLOWSHIP OF THE SUN PETITIONING

The Fellowship of the Sun sent us some footage of their recent petitioning efforts in New York City. Looks like they’re getting interest in their viewpoint. I’m not sure how much weight a petition will have for the Vampire Rights Amendment vote, but they’re definitely being heard.

INTERVIEW WITH A “FANGBANGER”

BloodCopy.com conducted an interview with self-professed “fangbanger” Indigo over the weekend. Read what he has to say about the Great Revelation, vampires, and vampire/human relationships:

BC: First of all, I’ve got to ask you why you prefer the term “Fangbanger” instead of “Fangophile.”

Indigo: Ah, mainly because of your blog post that mentioned taking the term and making it our own. Do kids want to keep using the same mean name if the scapegoat accepts it willingly? Of course not.

BC: Fair enough. So where were you when the Great Revelation happened?

Indigo:A group of friends and I were at a private retreat in the woods and completely missed the news during the weekend. It wasn’t until I arrived to work Monday night that I found out what had happened. I work night shift for a support line.

BC: And what did you think?

Indigo:“It’s about time!” I had known in my heart for years that vampires were out there. I had been studying their ways since I was old enough to read. I couldn’t wait to take the next step and actually meet a vampire in person.

BC: And have you met any vampires?
Indigo: Oh yes. Many.

BC: Have you ever been bitten?
Indigo: Yes I have, but I won’t belittle the experience by talking about it. It’s far too sacred.

BC: What’s the attraction?
Indigo: When you look into a vampire’s eyes, you’re seeing the accumulated knowledge and wisdom and insight of decades or even centuries staring back at you. Those awkward teenage years that seem to hold so many of us back for years are nothing more than a faded memory for a vampire. Vampires have more poise and self-confidence than any of us could ever dream of having, simply because they’ve had eons to learn what they’re doing right. And when a vampire gazes at you, they can see forever into your soul – and vice versa. It’s not for the weak. It’s magic.

Okay, thanks, Indigo for the interview, and we wish you well in your pursuit of happiness among the vampires.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

FELLOWSHIP OF THE SUN RALLY ANNOUNCED

The Fellowship of the Sun announced this week that they would be holding a “Take Back the Night” rally in Shreveport. Presumably this is in response to both the opening of Fangtasia, a vampire bar, as well as the deaths of two FOTS members on the night Fangtasia opened.

Rev. Newlin is seen in the video below clarifying his position on vampires:

However, what seems a bit disturbing is that one of the head honchos of the Shreveport arm of the FOTS seems to have quite a police record. Below is a copy of an arrest report for an assault violation, but rumor has it that this guy is a big-time drug smuggler who has recently found a new, more profitable line of drugs to deal in. If the FOTS wants to keep any credibility, hanging around with guys like this is not the way to do it.

BLOOD COPY JOINS HEAVY HITTERS IN NYC

Since we’ve been getting a modest amount of income from our Tru Blood ad on the sidebar, and since the AVL had such a good idea with the posters in New York City, we decided that we’d imitate them and buy some ads of our own. Once again, our friend at tmcDesignHaus came through with the goods and found the posters in midtown Manhattan. And once again we extend her our thanks!

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

FOTS GATHERING

Here’s a little taste of what it’s like to attend a Fellowship of the Sun gathering. Roger was invited to this gathering not far from Bon Temps and spent an hour or so there until it got dark. I think he was nervous about possible repercussions after sunset, although he’d never admit to such a thing. He said the crowd was black, white, male, female, young, and old – and definitely all human.

VAMPIRE ATTACKED AT FELLOWSHIP OF THE SUN GATHERING

Remember that Fellowship of the Sun gathering that Roger attended? Looks like after he left, it got violent. Here’s a video from someone who stayed later:

Andrew and Roger, I went to a Fellowship of the Sun gathering last night because I was interested in their message and agree with them to some extent that this vampire thing is a little scary. However I think the FOTS’s methods are scarier. They kicked me out when they found my camera so I don’t know what happened to the vampire they were fixing to burn. Want to know what I think? Forget the FOTS. I’m sending in a donation to the AVL today.

Vampire attacked at FotS rally, vampire dragged to post, then camera shuts off.

FANGTASIA OWNER POSTING ON BLOODCOPY

Pam, one of the owners of Shreveport’s vampire club Fangtasia, has been posting on the BloodCopy.com forums. She and her business partner Eric wanted to reassure the public that Fangtasia had nothing to do with the murders of two Fellowship of the Sun members on the night of the club’s grand opening. Welcome to the site, Pam, and Roger and I wish you all the best in getting Fangtasia up and running.

Thursday, August 7, 2008

FANGTASIA PARTY THIS WEEKEND

Andrew here. I’m not even going to speculate how Eric Northman, owner of Fangtasia, got my unlisted telephone number. In any event, he has invited me (and you) to a masquerade ball this Saturday at Fangtasia. It’s a party in honor of the Fellowship of the Sun’s “Take Back the Night” rally.

I can guess which party will have a better soundtrack (and more “mysterious refreshments”), can’t you?

(Comment from SexyBrunetteLA–August 9th, 2008 at 4:30 am: I’d like to go to this event. It sounds like a blast and Eric the hottie vampire would be such a bonus!!! I just wonder why they have the “no biting on premises” part with an asterik at the bottom. I guess all of the vamps are supposed to drink tru blood and the humans “normal beverages” while ”on the premises.”)

Friday, August 8, 2008

FOTS = FELLOWSHIP OF THE SMUGGLERS?

Breaking news here, folks. We were sent this footage by a BloodCopy.com reader who said she’s been investigating this warehouse for weeks after seeing Fellowship of the Sun vans pull in at all hours of the night. According to her, the warehouse is owned by a prominent local FOTS member. Last night she went to see if she could get any video of their operation and managed to tape this:

Nothing really damning there–could have been anything from stakes to pamphlets. But after the van pulled out, she snuck into the warehouse and found a little more A receipt from a Dallas gas station from Wednesday afternoon for diesel gas.

Another receipt, this time for 5 blocks of…dry ice? Don’t really need to keep your stakes and pamphlets iced down, right?

Last but not least, a used blood bag.

Could it be that the Fellowship of the Sun has been smuggling… blood? That drug smuggler we posted about the other day–is blood his new, more profitable line of drugs? Does this somehow tie in with what the fangophile on In Focus said about trying a vampire’s blood?

And here’s the kicker–you remember those FOTS members found murdered on the opening night of Fangtasia? Our correspondent said that she saw them hanging around that warehouse frequently, and the last time they were there, the day before they died, they were arguing violently with the warehouse owner. Looks like they were victims of some sort of drug war not vampires.

Persephone on theBloodCopy forums connected these dots a couple of days ago. She sure seems to be right.

Saturday, August 9, 2008

FELLOWSHIP OF THE SUN RALLY ATTENDANCE LOW

By all accounts, today’s Fellowship of the Sun “Take Back the Night” rally suffered from pretty pitiful attendance. We did not attend, but have heard from a couple of BloodCopy.com readers who attended in our stead that the rally was almost non-existent. We wonder if their attendance was always meant to be low, or if they lost some supporters after we broke news of the FOTS’s involvement in a smuggling operation. Or even the fact that it appears they’re burning vampires at the stake.

Here’s some footage from the news of Ted Newlin as well as a rally observer:

Sunday, August 10, 2008

BloodCopy.com

BLOOD COPY REPORT, VOL 10

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

INTERVIEW WITH SOOKIE STACKHOUSE

I caught up with Bon Temps local Sookie Stackhouse and asked her about some of the rumors we’ve heard around town about her. While she denied everything, I think there’s something more to that girl than meets the eye.

Sookie thinks a vampire showing up in Bob Temps would be a nice change of pace. The interviewer asks Sookie if she can read people’s thoughts, and she asks Andrew if he believes every thing he hears. She proceeds to read Andrew’s thoughts.

Sookie is wearing her hair down at Merlotte’s this day. Could this be the night this picture was taken?

AN ENCOUNTER AT FANGTASIA

Andrew here. It seems one of our intrepid (and brave) members had a close encounter of the vampire kind this past weekend. Michelle, who is quite the artist made her way down to the vampire bar Fangtasia and managed to have a somewhat intimate staring match with none other than the bar owner Eric Northman. Here, I’ll let her tell you the rest…

Andrew, Some friend sand I went to the Fangtasia party over the weekend. I never leave the house without my sketchpad. I mean, as an artist, you never know when inspiration is going to hit. And it hit in spades at Fangtasia in the form of the bar owner, Eric. He was cool and mysterious. He kept a subtle distance from people and seemed to regard them as a king would his subjects. And I was surprised when he strolled across the room, leaned casually against the bar, and stared me down. Once I recovered from nearly swallowing my tongue, I quickly set aside the sketch I had been working on and accepted his obvious invitation. He held perfectly still for the next several minutes as I laid in his features and some rough shading. When I glanced up again, he gave me a small nod and disappeared. I rushed home and stayed up all night working…I was somehow compelled to finish immediately. Here is the finished product. I hope you like it. Sincerely, Michelle

ANNI LANGE FOUND MURDERED

Whether you loved her or hated her, elder vampire Anni Lange had been around for a while. The news is reporting that she was found murdered in Los Angeles last night. From the condition of her remains, it looks like she was staked. I wonder if Viktor had his revenge on her, or if she was cornered by the Fellowship of the Sun, or something else entirely.

R.I.P., Anni.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

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TRU BLOOD ANALYSIS

About 99% of what’s in this article is beyond my ken, but an anonymous researcher emailed this to us and asked if we’d be interested in publishing it. This is a scientific analysis of Tru Blood.

In the pursuit of understanding between human and vampire, I have devoted all of my spare waking hours to completing a preliminary analysis of the four proprietary formulas in the “TruBlood” product line. Using the resources available to me through my laboratory position, I feel I am getting close to understanding the biological needs of the Vampire. I am apprehensive about the possibility that my investigations will be misinterpreted by individuals or institutions as being of ill intent. I want to assure everyone that my research is intended for the betterment of all. I regret that I must take steps to protect my employment status and personal well being by posting this information anonymously via open forum, and so will be unable to communicate directly fellow researchers. In looking for alternatives to academic publication, I quickly realized that Bloodcopy could be a more direct route to the intended audience of this material. It is my hope that this summary will spark discussion, or at least that the diverse readership of Bloodcopy will find this topic of immediate relevance. Thank you for your audience…

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MONROE REACTIONS TO VAMPIRE NEIGHBORS

We heard a few days ago that a group of vampires moved into a neighborhood in Monroe, just a ways up the road from Bon Temps. We headed up there to ask their neighbors what they thought. Rev. Theodore Newlin from the Fellowship of the Sun was there, too.

Monroe residents discuss their vampire neighbors. Rev. Theodore Newlin feels that vampires shouldn’ t live among humans. (The Unholy Trio) last comment posted by HolLowed. The next post is the Tru Blood analysis post that I referred to in another thread.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

AMERICAN VAMPIRE LEAGUE SETS UP IN SHREVEPORT

Here’s a part of an interview with Nan Flanagan about the AVL’s satellite offices.

If you’d asked me a year ago, I would have laughed until I cried at the prospect of Shreveport being the home of both a vampire bar and a satellite office of the American Vampire League. Goes to show what I know. The AVL has just set up shop with a Shreveport office in order to work towards the Vampire Rights Amendment and face the opposition from the Fellowship of the Sun.

Friday, August 15, 2008

SHREVEPORT AMERICAN VAMPIRE LEAGUE OFFICE ATTACKED

The paint on the American Vampire League office in Shreveport barely had time to dry before an angry mob gathered torches and stakes and charged the building. Not only were the offices rendered useless, but the police department doesn’t really seem to give a hoot. The Fellowship of the Sun may or may not be behind it; they refuse to say one way or another. Honestly, either way wouldn’t surprise me. Intolerance doesn’t always have a name or a club to join.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

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THE BLOOD COPY REPORT, VOL11

The Blood Copy Report for August 17, 2008

Monday, August 18, 2008

FOTS ADVERTISEMENTS

The Fellowship of the Sun has initiated a new ad campaign calling children a “midnight snack” for vampires, and that has some people a little ticked off. Ted Newlin says this is just the beginning of an advertising blitz coming from the FOTS, presumably to gain more votes against the Vampire Rights Amendment.

American Vampire League members, as well as some members of the press, are decrying the FOTS’s “scare tactics,” saying that using children is a “cheap and trite technique. Others are praising the ads’ “gut punch” impact. What do you think, readers? Is it an effective advertisement?

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

VAMPIRE HIGH?

Video of Rev. Theodore Newlin from the Fellowship of the Sun is claiming that people are getting high from vampire blood, and it’s worse than crack or heroin. This is the first we’ve heard about it. Is it real or just another scare tactic from the FOTS?

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

AMERICAN VAMPIRE LEAGUE ASSERTS THEY’RE ON THE LEVEL

Perhaps in rebuttal to Ted Newlin’s accusations yesterday that vampire blood is some sort of drug, Nan Flanagan again appears on television to reassure the public that all they’re interested in doing is maintaining civil liberties. The quick reaction by the AVL sort of makes me wonder, though, if there might be something to what Newlin was saying.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

THE SILVER SECRET?

Are some of the literary myths about vampires really true? The Fellowship of the Sun’s offshoot site, Stake of Justice, seems to think so. It’s hard to dig through all the hyperbole, but they claim that silver can be used to restrain vampires. Their post seems to describe a conscious vampire who was rendered immobile by the use of silver.

We were intrigued enough to send a query to the American Vampire League and received a terse “No comment” from spokesvampire Nan Flanagan. Probably a smart policy on their part.A few weeks ago we posted this vampire “primer” with various strengths and weaknesses that vampires had, according to books and movies. Does anyone else know of any more that have been confirmed since the Great Revelation? I cannot find the existence of a Stake of Justice website, however there is a screen cap of previous FotS website.

VAMPIRE CAPTURED, DRAINED FOR PROFIT

Warning: this video is disturbing in more ways than one. We were sent this from an anonymous source who merely included the subject line “$2500/ounce: enough $$ to buy our souls back?”

It appears that some humans have been capturing vampires – perhaps with silver somehow – and draining their blood to sell for profit. Ted Newlin warned about vampire blood being the new heroin a little while back. Now we know what the street price is. Disgusting.

Friday, August 22, 2008

BON TEMPS ON VAMPIRES

Now that vampires in Louisiana are part of the daily news, we traveled around Bon Temps to see if their attitudes had changed since the last time we asked. Still seems about the same, but maybe there’s a little improvement. What do you think?

Arlene says her mind is not as closed as some people’s are, and a smart dead person may be better than a dumb alive person.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

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THE BLOOD COPY REPORT, VOL12

The Blood Copy Report for August 24th, 2008

Monday, August 25, 2008

VAMPIRE ATTACKS IN CALIFORNIA

This was sent to us by a sheriff’s officer in California. We can’t really say that it comes as much of a surprise to see something like this happen, especially after finding out about the blood profit humans are making off of vampires. But it’s disappointing.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

FOTS DECRIES CALI VAMPIRE ATTACK

The Fellowship of the Sun has jumped all over the news of yesterday’s California vampire attack and are using it to call for human/vampire segregation. Oddly enough, the FOTS has ignored news about the vampire drainers, as well as any mention of the fact that what those boys did in California amounted to hate speech and was a crime of its own right.

While we are saddened by what occurred in California, we’re also frustrated that the FOTS would be so quick to use this tragedy for its own political agenda. These are lives we’re talking about here, and the FOTS is treating them like pawns in a chess game. We’d like to extend our condolences to the families of those lost. We at BloodCopy.com sincerely hope for peace between humans and vampires and that someone will find the higher road and take it soon.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

INTERVIEW WITH DETECTIVE ANDY BELLEFLEUR

We asked Detective Andy Bellefleur from here in Bon Temps what he thought about vampires here in town. The police aren’t giving us many concrete answers, but Roger and I have to believe that they have done some thinking about what would happen if and when vampires move into town.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

STOP THE VIOLENCE” RALLY IN D.C. NEXT WEEK

The American Vampire League and Tru Blood have announced a rally in Washington D.C. next week aimed at bringing unity to vampires and humans. Violence across the nation against vampire and human alike has dominated the news and made hopes for any sort of peaceful coexistence seem remote.

The AVL has enlisted the cooperation of Senator Bradford, as well as a few other Congressmen, to promote the upcoming rally. It goes without saying that all four Congressmen have now thrown their support behind the Vampire Rights Amendment.

Here’s what Senator Bradford had to say about the rally: video of Sen. Bradley on upcoming rally.

AVL spokesvampire Nan Flanagan sees the rally as a golden opportunity for both humans and vampires to show that they want to live together peacefully and equally: video of Nan Flanagan encouraging all human and vampires to attend rally

So, readers, what do you think? Will the rally be peaceful? Will it be effective in sending the message that enough violence is enough?

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THE BLOODCOPY REPORT, VOL 13

The Blood Copy Report for August 31st

Of note here: Nan is wearing the same pink suit she wore for her appearance for the debate that Rev Newlin refused to talk directly to her.

September 2008 is where the first season really gets started.

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Osterby’s Opus Pt. III

by osterby

March 25th, 2011

Updated: November 17, 2011

Thank you all for your interest in my little project. The placing of events is very time consuming and well, at times daunting. I have placed events and read your comments and questions. Then I have had revelations, gone back and re-placed these events and I then uncovered more events to place into the timeline. Some TB scenes I cannot place into the external timelines because there is nothing to match them up to.

May 2008

The only external timeline I have is the BloodCopy.com posts. Excerpts of these posts are the promos and grabbers we were shown on HBO leading up to the premiere of the Series and most are in the Season 1 BluRay DVD enhanced viewing feature.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

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Portents and Omens

They must be all around us.

Everywhere you look. Hidden just under the surface on everyday life. Cryptic words filled with unknown communication. Typeface no one recognizes. Ad copy that no one can read.

What do they mean? Who’s putting them out there?

The online ads lead to a Japanese website. Its name translates into English as ‘Blood.’

The strange seal, blood red and smeared, continues the theme. But it doesn’t make any sense to me either. Why spend so much money to say nothing?

Friday, May 23, 2008

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Mysteries Abound

Wow, where to start? Lots of activity today. I think we’re well on the way of getting to the bottom of this thing

First, there’s JC Hutchins, he posted an excellent video of one of the mysterious letters.

Then the guys over at Cactus Pix posted that they had got one as well. Other ones that came in to help included Dread Central, Death Walks the Streets and Vic at Screen Rants. (Hey if I left you out, blame Roger)

A then a lot of hot, sweaty, puzzle solving action happened over at the Unforums

Jedediah figured out the red seal sigils were letters and uncoded them. Then sapagoo put it all together and got the URL, RevenantOnes.com

So here we sit, 21 minutes to go. Who…or what is going to be on the screen?

More news as it comes in!

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The Gatekeeper Awakens

Anyone spoken with her yet? I’m number 32 in the queue.

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What Does She Want?

I got to speak with her but she didn’t seem to want to listen to anything I had to say.

“Are you worthy?” She asked.

I kinda fumbled for a reply. She quickly hung up on me.

Anyone else having any luck? Lemme know in the comments.

Saturday, May, 24, 2008

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International Intrigue

Quick note before we head out to a local University to check out their dead language section.

Jon from Paris just emailed us this scan of a paper. Seems like the ads aren’t limited to the U.S

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How Deep, How Far Down?

Cryptography is the stuff of spies and nerdy code breakers. But does it hold the key to uncovering the mystery set before us?

Today we drove to Baton Rouge to check out the library at the local college. Figure we may hit pay dirt and find some dusty old tome that contains something similar to the style we’re seeing in these ads.

Before we hit the books though, we went looking for somebody who does this sort of thing for a living.

We finally found Prof. Roberts in the linguistics department who seemed to be into this sort of thing (Whatever this sort of thing is.)

This version really perked his interest.

Says it’s Ugaritic and got intrigued enough by us to promise to take a look.

We then headed to their library and spent a good part of the day running the ads against cipher types such as transpositions, substitutions, and even steganography ..all to no avail. If it’s a code then it looks like the secret is safe. We can’t seem to crack it. (Of course that doesn’t mean you should give up on it if you’ve got some sort of insight.)

We’re still here at the library now for a little bit more, sucking up the free wifi and getting papercuts, all in the search for some knowledge.

Got any suggestions? Clue us in. We’re planning to be here for a while.

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Barbarians AT The Gate

Roger here. Andrew is waiting in line, still trying to get past her for the 3rd time tonight.

We’ve seen tonight that some ‘people’ have gotten past her. She recognized at least one and didn’t need to ask him any questions.

So it’s not just words. It’s something else. But what? Could the dead languages hold the key? Or could it just be the right attitude?

And what’s beyond her?

Monday, May 25, 2008

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More Ads And Social Engineering On Display

Some more audience members have written in with scans of local papers. Looks like this thing is happening world wide.

First one is from Italy.

Another overseas newspaper from Germany

Finally, the last one is from closer to home, Oklahoma.

Thanks to everyone who emailed us. Keep it coming!

Next up is some great videos that Chris and Andrew sent in. These two went up against the GateKeeper and recorded the results

Monday, May 26, 2008

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CHRIS AND THE GATEKEEPER AT REVENANTONES.COM

Chris tries his social skills at getting past the GateKeeper

ANDREW & GATEKEEPER AT REVENANTONES.COM

Chris’s brother tries his skills on the GateKeeper

LISA AND GATEKEEPER AT REVENANTONES.COM

Lisa tries to bluff her way past the GateKeeper

JAMES AND THE GATEKEEPER AT REVENANTONES.COM

James and his smooth moves are no match for the GateKeeper’s delete button.

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IS REVENANTONES.COM REALLY A WEBSITE FOR VAMPIRES?

It’s crazy to think that’s the truth but after our audience gained access with some shifty social engineering skills, that looks to be the case.

Here’s a webcam video I took off the site. This guy is id’ed as Viktor on the forums.

There’s 100’s more posts, from a plethora of people who seem to take this vampire thing seriously.

It’s either the most elaborate gag ever pulled….or it’s the real thing.

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Were In!

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

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The Trust Of Tru Blood

We’re coming to accept what we’ve found to be the cold, hard facts. RevenantOnes is really a website for vampires to meet and interact.

And what are they discussing? If the new synthetic blood called Tru Blood will allow them to come out to the rest of the world.

ANNI, GERMAN VAMPIRE DISCUSSING TRU BLOOD

It’s hard to wrap your head around how big this is. It’s a world changer at the biggest level. A whole class of people…no, a whole ‘nother genus of humankind has always been out there, apart from us.

NEIKO, JAPANESE VAMPIRE THAT FOUND TRU BLOOD

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WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR

Recap of posts re: Ads, letters, blogs

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

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REVENANTONES VAMPIRE AD FOUND IN KOREA

A audience member found an ad for Chishio.jp in a Seoul newspaper.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

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Candid GateKeeper Photos Surface

A user named “Worry” has posted some candid photos taken of the GateKeeper. They look to have been shot without her knowledge.

More photos can be found in our forum. Anyone know what’s going on?

Sunday, June 1, 2008

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THE GATE KEEPER SPEAKS OUT

We scored exclusive video of the RevenantOnes.com GateKeeper! Here she speaks out against her mysterious stalker and warns others to stay away from her.

Monday, June 2, 2008

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Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

Could it be? While we were watching them…have they been spying on us?

A few hours ago the vampire named Samson posted a webcam vid on our forum. Take a look for yourself.

It’s an invitation of sorts….but who is going to RSVP?

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

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SAMSON Q AND A

Round one post – We scored an exclusive interview via webchat with Samson.

Saturday, June 7, 2008

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HATPIRE AND THE GATEKEEPER

A Something Awful Goon named Becky created these images in her attempt to get past the GateKeeper on RevenantOnes

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MICHAEL GETS PAST THE GATEKEEPER

An audience member filmed himself getting past the mysterious GateKeeper on RevenantOnes.com

Sunday, June 8, 2008

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BLOODCOPY REPORT, VOL 1

Mysterious ads mystify public – the Blood Copy Report for June 8, 2008

Monday, June 9, 2008

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POLITICS OF VAMPIRES

Mickey D posted chart to Bloodcopy

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

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MEETING WITH THE VAMPIRE!

BloodCopy audience member Mikey D met with Samson and secretly recorded it with a spycam! Documents from the folder can be seen at bloodcopy.com

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JAPANESE TRU BLOOD COMPANY

A BloodCopy audience member in Tokyo attempts to get into the mysterious company that is creating the synthetic blood substitute that the vampires are using.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

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Skype number set up for BloodCopy

Thursday, June 12, 2008

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MICKEY D FOUND DEAD

Mickey D (Bloodcopy Member) found dead in lower east side NYC

Friday, June 13, 2008

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BLOOD SAMPLES HIT AMERICA

Vials of blood arrive in mail.

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WAS MICKEY D MURDERED BY SAMSON?

A BloodCopy audience member called the police to report that he thinks Samson the vampire was behind the death of Michael Deveres.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

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Blood Copy Report Vol. 2

The mysterious Yakonomo Corporation – the Blood Copy Report for June 15, 2008.

Monday, June 16, 2008

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CANDLELIGHT VIGIL

To he held at Hannoa

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VAMPIRE CIVIL WAR?

BloodCopy got sent this exclusive phonecam video taken during a violent attack during what some are calling the vampire civil war.

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VAMPIRE TASTE TEST, TRUBLOOD OR HUMAN?

A psychopathic vampire named Callen does a taste test of the new synthetic blood against the original style.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

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THE VAMPIRE KING LAMAR

The vampire Lamar seems to imply that he is the King of California.

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THE SCENE OF MICHAEL’S DEATH

BloodCopy.com audience member Melinda visits the scene of Michael’s death.

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LAMAR CALL OUT SAMSON

The vampire Lamar and Samson seem to be at odds over what to do about Tru Blood.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

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DEATH OF A VAMPIRE -Samson 165?-2008.

Amateur homevideo shot by a BloodCopy audience member who went to meet Samson. Not for the faint of heart.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

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VIKTOR’S SOURCE OF FOOD

Viktor explains that we are food to the vampires and nothing more…

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VIGIL

Vigil for Samson, Michael and The GateKeeper

Sunday, June 22, 2008

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THE BLOOD COPY REPORT, VOL 3

The vampire named Samson – the Blood Copy Report for June 22, 2008

Monday, June 23, 2008

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WIERDSVILLE CALLED, IT’S FOR YOU.

Letter recipent received vial of TruBlood in the mail

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MANDATORY VAMPIRE MEETING

Mandatory Vampire Meeting in NOLA announced

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

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LAMAR HAS AN AX TO GRIND

Or maybe he just wants to bury the hatchet? Either way, he says he didn’t stake Samson.

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CASKET AT NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT

This security camera footage shows a casket being wheeled through the New Orleans airport on Tuesday afternoon. Looks like there really is a convention happening soon.

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TruBlood on auction

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

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ABADDON TRACED BACK TO HENRY II OF ENGLAND

NotAVamp sent us this fascinating link to the RevenantOnes forum. Seems like one of the elders has been doing a little research on Abaddon and has traced him back to Henry II of England, deeding an estate to “His Majesty’s Most August and Sharp-Toothed Fashionner.”

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PERCUSSIONIST ON THE STREET INTERVIEW

We asked someone else in our parish what he thinks of vampires.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

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SEARCHING FOR CASKETS

One of our readers tries to social engineer his way into finding out where the caskets are being shipped to.

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NATHAN’S HUNTING VAMPIRES

Bloodcopy.com forum member Nathan went out looking for the vampires in New Orleans and ends up revising his expectations.

Friday, June 27, 2008

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NEIKO’S UPDATE

Neiko mollifies the RevenantOnes and thinks there will be a decision soon.

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NATHAN FINDS THE VAMPIRE CONVENTION – AND THEY FIND HIM

After a few days of trying to figure out where the vampires are meeting, Nathan found the location and gets busted. He’s okay, but he’s going to leave them alone now. We would, too.

Saturday, June 28, 2008

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BREAKING NEWS: VAMPIRES ANNOUNCE THEMSELVES

This news broadcast was taken over by a vampire, who announces that they live among us.

Are these the 23rd and 27th that Bud Dearbourne asked Bill about?

Sunday, June 29, 2008

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WHITE HOUSE BRIEFING ON VAMPIRES

White House spokesperson says they acknowledge the vampires and are in talks with them.

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AMERICAN VAMPIRES APPEAL FOR PEACE

An American vampire says they just want to coexist with the humans.

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CHINESE VAMPIRE APPEALS FOR PEACE

A Chinese vampire says they just want to coexist with the humans.

ECUADORIAN VAMPIRES APPEALS FOR PEACE

An Ecuadorian vampire says they just want to coexist with the humans.

HUNGARIAN VAMPIRE APPEALS FOR PEACE

A Hungarian vampire says they just want to coexist with the humans.

INDIAN VAMPIRE APPEALS FOR PEACE

An Indian vampire says they just want to coexist with the humans.

LEBANESE VAMPIRE APPEALS FOR PEACE

A Lebanese vampire says they just want to coexist with the humans.

NIGERIAN VAMPIRE APPEALS FOR PEACE

A Nigerian vampire says they just want to coexist with the humans.

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THE BLOOD COPY REPORT, VOL 4

Vampires announce themselves – the Blood Copy Report for June 29, 2008

Monday, June 30, 2008

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Reverantones.com goes dark

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LAMAR ASKS HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT INTEGRATION

The vampire Lamar is attempting to follow the directives of the elder’s council and integrate, but first he wants to know what your thoughts are.

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TruBlood website launched.

Also of note: Sam’s & Bill’s Season 1 car license plates expire 06/2008

Tuesday,July 1, 2008

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HUMANS CANCEL TRAVEL PLANS

Blood Copy reports humans are cancelling their travel plans

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

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TRU BLOOD TRUBLOOD EVERYWHERE

Paris ads, social networking

Thursday, July 3, 2008

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VAMPIRE DEATH IN LOLA

Newspaper report vampire remains found in NOLA, police stumped. Asks if it is Taylor /Tailer/Abaddon.

Friday, July, 4, 2008

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MORE TRUBLOOD ADS FOUND IN PARIS

Blogger states the launch of TruBlood is too organized

Sunday, July 6, 2008

THE BLOOD COPY REPORT, VOL 5

Tru Blood throughout the world – the Blood Copy Report for July 6, 2008.

Monday, July 7, 2008

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HOW BON TEMPS FEELS ABOUT VAMPIRES

We asked some of our neighbors over the last couple of weeks what they thought about vampires. Here’s what they said.

First Bon Temps related post.

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AMERICAN TRU BLOOD COMMERCIAL

FRENCH TRU BLOOD COMMERICAL

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GREAT REVELATION ROUNDUP

Here’s some footage of the Great Revelation aftermath before things calmed down.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

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THE FUNDING PUZZLE

Where are vampires getting their money and who is taking care of their business during the day?

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FRENCH TRU BLOOD COMMERCIAL

French language Tru Blood commercial

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

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Newspapers report more vampire deaths in Massachusetts and Illinois

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VAMPIRE HIT SQUAD?

Lamar Vampire King of California posted night before that the Great Revelation was not voluntary, those vampires who are not announcing themselves are being dealt with.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

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SENATOR BRADFORD SUPPORTS VAMPIRE RIGHTS

Senator Bradford speaks out for vampire rights.

Friday, July, 11, 2008

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BLOODCOPY INTERVIEW WITH NAN FLANAGAN

An interview with Nan Flanagan from the American Vampire League.

Nan hit the interview circuit in a pink suit, the same suit that she is wearing while the clerk was watching TV when the two college kids stop into the Grab-it-Qwik and meet Billy Bob. This is where the TB timeline begins.

Season 1, Night 1

Grab-it-Qwik clerk watches Nan’s interview on TV, Nan wears pink suit

College kids meet Billy Bob in Grab-it-Qwik

Monday, July 14, 2008

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TRU BLOOD GROUP

Hey guys -Latin-speaking forum poster extraordinaire Caicus Helva has created a “Tru Blood” group on ye olde social networking site. Check it out if you get a chance. Tru Blood Facebook Group And that reminds me-there’s lots of great conversation and community going on in the BloodCopy.com forums, so check them out if you get the chance and come join the conversation.

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ATLANTA ATTACK ON VAMPIRES

A warehouse in Atlanta thought to be home to vampires was stormed by thugs over the weekend.

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THE BLOOD COPY REPORT, VOL 6

The Blood Copy Report for July 13, 2008

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

VAMPIRES IN BATON ROUGE?

Blog reader Sandra’s is off to find a vampire who dazzled her – Anyway, I’m getting a little off-track. Many of my friends share my interests, so when the Great RevelaSandra, one of our blog readers, sent us this little note today: Hey guys, Sandra here. I’ve always been drawn to the vampire mythos, finding the whole concept totally fascinating. You know how they say if you lose one sense, your other four senses become keener to make up for the loss? I wondered what would happen if you lose your sense of being alive. How much more you would feel the nighttime dew on your skin if you didn’t perspire? Or hear the cry of the whippoorwill if you didn’t breathe? Anyway, I’m getting a little off-track. Many of my friends share my interests, so when the Great Revelation happened, we were really excited and hoping that we could meet and talk to some of the vampires. Last night one of my cohorts said he met a vampire named Pam in Baton Rouge at a club! He seemed a little dazzled by her and couldn’t really say much other than she was beautiful. I’m going to head over there some night this week and see if I can find her. I’ll keep you posted! Okay Sandra, good luck and keep on your toes.

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EVEN MORE TRU BLOOD ADVERTISING

BloodCopy.com reader tmcDesignHaus gets around – and so does Tru Blood advertising. She sent us a bunch more pictures of the ads springing up in New York City. Thanks for being our eyes on the street way up north!

LOVEBITTEN

Lovebitten-will wonders never cease! Among all the stories of the Fellowship of the Sun trying to forment hatred towards the vampires comes the news that there is now a dating service, called Lovebitten.net, specifically for humans ans vampires to hook up. Check it out-there’s even a commercial.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

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TRUBLOOD SAMPLE GIVAWAY

Bloodcopy.com reader, John T Folden, is giving away free samples on his forum.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

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Poster says she recognised a vampire from the 1980′s that her aunt used to follow around (because her aunt thought the woman was a vampire) on the news.

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PRO-VAMPIRE LAWYERS TV AD

Delbert & Delbert, videoposted.

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VAMPIRES IN LEGWARMERS?

BloodCopy.com reader Julie wrote in with this picture:I don’t want you guys to think I’m nuts or anything, but my family’s always been a little on the strange side. My aunt Lori, especially. She’s been obsessed with vampires ever since I could remember. Back in the 80s she used to follow this one woman around at night convinced she was a vampire. Oddly enough, she was right! I just recently saw this lady in a newscast about the Great Revelation. Now we’ll never hear the end of it from Aunt Lori… oh well! Thanks for the site and keep up the good work. Truth is stranger than fiction, eh, Julie? Thanks for writing in.

Friday, July 18, 2008

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VIKTOR OUSTED

When we last posted about Viktor, he said humans were nothing more than a source of food. These days he’s quaffing Tru Blood and railing against the evil heart that beats (or doesn’t) in Anni Lange’s chest. Here’s the video blog he posted in the forum yesterday.

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NO REST FOR VAMPIRES

Looks like legalized discrimination and lawsuits are about the best things the vampires can look forward to these days. Newlin and his Fellowship of the Sun are really doing their best to stir up anti-vampire sentiment. Hate crimes against vampires are spiraling out of control, and law enforcement can’t seem to be bothered to investigate. These vampires have been living among us for hundreds of years and paid taxes, served their country, and been your neighbors without you ever knowing, Ted. Why start all this trouble when they’ve said over and over that all they want to do is exist in peace?

Sunday, July 20, 2008

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THE BLOOD COPY REPORT, VOL 7

The Blood Copy Report for July 20, 2008

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VAMPIRE IN SKINNY TIES?

Blogger says his grandfather had a vampire neighbor in NYC from 1930′s until 1970′s posts picture.

Monday, July 21, 2008

SAY NOT TO THE VAMPIRE RIGHTS AMENDMENT

Predictably, the Fellowship of the Sun is running anti-Vampire Rights Amendment commercials. They also used what seems to be every scare tactic in the book in a mere 30 seconds. Now that’s talent!

INTERVIEW WITH A LOCAL FELLOWSHIP OF THE SUN MEMBER

BC: What’s your name and what do you do?

Wanda: My name is Wanda and I’m unemployed. I used to work at the factory one town over, but it shut down a couple of years ago and I haven’t found work since.

BC: How did you feel when you heard about vampires living among us?

Wanda: I was terrified. I was just disgusted that them monsters are thumbing their noses at us like that.

BC.com: Thumbing their noses?

Wanda: Yeah, they’re just wagging their butts and saying, “We been killing you for thousands of years but now you can’t do anything to us because we’re making new laws just for us!”

BC: So that’s why you joined the Fellowship of the Sun?

Wanda: Yeah buddy. We can’t let these evil creatures live with us. You know what my neighborhood did last year when some meth dealers from outta state moved in? We went and shot target practice in our back yards every night and walked our dogs with our shotguns in our hands. We were firm, but fair. That’s what we’re gonna do with the vampires. We’re gonna let them know that we don’t want them in our neighborhoods dealing death, same way we let them dopers know. Police got enough work to do. We like to think of us as a neighborhood patrol.

BC: Have you ever met a vampire?

Wanda: Hell, no, and I don’t plan on it. All I need to know about vampires is what the Fellowship taught me: they are bloodthirsty murdering freaks who may say they’ll drink this Try Blood junk, but they’re gonna kill our cats. And then our dogs. And then our children and brothers and parents and stop only when they run out of food. And we’re the food!

BC: How many people do you know who have been killed by vampires?

Wanda: I couldn’t say for sure because I think the doctors were in on it, but my mama supposedly had a stroke 20 years ago and she was the picture of health. She had smoked for 30 years and never got a speck of cancer, nothing, then boom, one day a stroke just kills her? That wasn’t no stroke. Some damn vampire did her in. This is why we got to keep them away from us normal people. They kill, Andrew! They wanna kill me and they wanna kill you!

BC: Okay, Wanda, thank you for your time.

Tuesday, July, 22, 2008

SUPPORT FOR THE VAMPIRE RIGHTS AMENDMENT

Perhaps in response to the Fellowship of the Sun’s anti-Vampire Rights Amendment ad, the American Vampire League is running this commercial asking people to lend their support.

VAMPIRES IN SHIRTWAISTS?

One of our readers, Betty, saw the earlier submissions of the 1980s vampire and the 1950s vampire and sent us this: Hello Andrew and Roger, I’m a part-time librarian and a part-time local historian in my little neck of the woods. After the Great Revelation, I became intensely curious to know if any vampires lived near me, and what stories they could tell about olden times. I left a little notice on the bulletin board outside the only store in a 20 mile radius that sells Tru Blood asking for any vampires nearby to contact me. I heard back from one lady who has been here for more than 200 years! Perhaps some day I can weave her stories into that book I always planned to write. She gave me a copy of her portrait, taken in the 1900s. Although her clothing style has changed, her eyes are just as intense now as they were then. Thanks, Betty – we took a couple of liberties with your message so as not to pinpoint what area you live in. Seems only prudent with the Fellowship of the Sun about.

IN FOCUS INTERVIEW WITH ANDREW KASDAY

The guys from In Focus came to Bon Temps for a piece on vampires and the Great Revelation and even ended up interviewing yours truly. Here’s my 15 seconds of fame:

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INTERVIEW WITH LAFAYETTE REYNOLDS

Andrew catches up with Bon Temps resident Lafayette Reynolds and asks a couple of questions.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

I’D LIKE A ROOM WITH NO VIEW, PLEASE

I actually saw this commercial run during the nightly news last night. The Styx River Suites Motel for Vampires (does their receptionist get tired answering the phone?) is a little way from Bon Temps. Are there really enough vampires in our part of the state to warrant lawyer services and special hotels, or are these guys just trying to jump on the nearest money train?

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ANTI-VAMPIRE GRAFFITI IN BON TEMPS

Found these slogans around town here in Bon Temps.

SO, WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON?

As the debate over the proposed Vampire Rights Amendment heats up, both sides are boosting their efforts to speak their minds and reach potential voters.

The fellowship of the Sun wants to “preserve the strength and purity of the human race by preventing vampires from gaining a foothold in our businesses, government and communities.” In other words, they’re deeply anti-vampire. They’re leading the push against the Vampire Rights Amendment, which would (much like it’s name suggests) grant equal rights to vampire and human alike.

The American Vampire League wants to “eradicate the fear and hatred of vampires that is caused by both widespread misinformation and an entire race’s punishment for the crimes of a few.” Their head, Nan Flanagan, can be seen here talking about the AVL.

SHERIFF DEARBORNE INTERVIEW

Anti-vampire graffiti in Bon Temps, dog barking Bud says that there is nothing confirming that there are vampires in Bon Temps, thinks that kids in town are responsible for the graffiti

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IN FOCUS INTERVIEWS MERLOTTE’S PATRONS

The In Focus interviewer headed over to Merlottes and interviewed some of the patrons as well as the owner, Sam Merlotte.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

VAMPIRE ATTACK IN BON TEMPS(?)

Well, this guy claims he was attacked by vampires, anyway. I think it’s more likely he was attacked by some malt liquor, but y’all see what you think. Nothing worse than a broken gnome!

BON TEMPS SECRETS

Although many things about my interview with Lafayette the other day stuck with me, one of them especially did. He said something about people in this town having secrets that would make vampires blush. Now, I have lived here all my life and never caught wind of anyone doing anything more unusual than the usual small-town hijinks.

So for the last couple of days I’ve been asking around to the people I see in town about whether they have ever noticed something strange about anyone living in Bon Temps. More than a couple of times, the name “Sookie Stackhouse” came up. I know of Sookie – it’s hard not to know someone in a town this size – but I have just seen her in passing and never really talked to her.

I don’t think she’s a vampire or anything, though. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen her at the store in the daytime. As far as I know, she’s just a cute girl who works at Merlottes. Who knows? Probably it’s just idle small-town gossip.

Sookie’s picture shown as she was dressed the night Bill came to call.

IN FOCUS FANGOFILES

I’m not the only one who doesn’t like the term “fangbangers”! The interviewer asks a good question – just how does one become a vampire? And what’s the deal with trying a vampire’s blood?

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FANGBANGING

Announcement of the new term

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MORE FROM THE IN FOCUS PIECE

Interviews of patrons at Sam Merlotte’s bar Sam say he has to serve everybody, even vampires…for now.

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VAMPIRE PRIMER

Vampire abilities and disabilities expressed graphically by an artist

Season 1, Night 3

Bill @ Stackhouses’, Sook asks Bill to glamour her (No Glamour music)

Sook (FB Color red, No 9), Sook tells Bill he can’t own home till VRA passes

Sook offers Bill neck, Bill smells sunlight- kiss

This is where I place the scenes from N3 in the TB timeline.

Friday, July 25, 2008

AVL POSTERS IN NYC

BloodCopy.com power-user tmcDesignHaus, whom you might remember from submissions here and there, just found these posters in New York City supporting the Vampire Rights Amendment. Thanks so much for the pics and keeping an eye out for us!

WHAT A TANGLED WEB WE WEAVE

Astute readers may have noticed another link category over there on the sidebar for “Social Networking.” We got your Myspace, we got your Facebook, we got your Last.fm, we got your YouTube, and plenty of other stuff, too. Go check it out and join up, if you’re so inclined, and if Roger thinks of other places to add, I’ll make sure he tosses ‘em over there too.

Sunday, July 27, 2008

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THE BLOOD COPY REPORT, VOL 8

The Blood Copy Report for July 27, 2008

Monday, July 28, 2008

TRU BLOOD SPILL IN HOUSTON

SUGAR LAND, Texas — A big rig hauling a load of synthetic blood overturned on the Highway 59 feeder in Sugar Land Thursday afternoon. Police believe it will take up to four hours to clean the bloody mess off the roadway.

Meanwhile, the southbound feeder of Highway 59 and Highway 6 eastbound have been closed since 4:30 p.m.

Sugar Land police said the tanker truck was attempting to make a turn from the southbound feeder of US 59 onto State Highway 6 when the truck hit a curb and jack-knifed. The truck was carrying about 8,000 gallons of the synthetic Japanese blood known as Tru Blood, much of it spilled onto State Highway 6.

The driver of the truck was taken to Sugar Land Methodist Hospital and was being treated for minor head injuries.

I heard about this on the news a few days ago but hadn’t been able to find the story online until now. Thanks, Endlessdeep and trueblood_tv!

OTHER SUPERNATURAL BEINGS?

Over at the Fellowship of the Sun site, they’re talking about other “creatures of darkness” in the world waiting in the wings, letting the vampires take the first step out into the open. “What other creatures will reveal themselves if we try to smoke them out? Witches? Pixies? Dragons and Griffins? Gremlins and Goblins? All of the above and more?” Carvings found in swamps too.

Well, I’m not so sure about that. It sounds like the voice of panic and/or paranoia to me. But, you know the old saying, “Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you.” What if the FOTS is right and there are other types of beings roaming the Earth? Are they all as reasonable as the vampires seem to be? Could your kindly next door neighbor lady really be a night hag in disguise?

You gotta admit, it bears pondering. Which brings me to these pictures. My friend Jimmy went camping down by the swamplands last weekend and took these.

In the one of the swamp, he and his camping buddies swear they see eyes or faces everywhere – in the water, the trees, even the bits of sky that poke through. Anyone else see them? Apparently I’m immune to ghostly picture-eyes.

The second pic of the markings carved into a tree is considerably spookier. Most kids who go out and carve stuff do things like initials and hearts. Who would carve something as weird as this, and what the heck does it mean? Maybe a way for some supernatural beings to communicate? Or then again, maybe just some goth kid carving stuff they think looks cool. My vote’s on the latter, but thought I’d throw it out there for y’all to see.

Ironically the FotS websites first post is on June 3, 2009.

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

INTERVIEW WITH SAM MERLOTTE

We caught up with Sam Merlotte, owner of local hangout Merlotte’s, and asked him to tell us a little bit about his views on vampires.

VAMPIRE BAR OPENING SOON IN SHREVEPORT

I definitely need to get out more. This didn’t even pop up on my radar until BloodCopy.com readers Sandra, Blake, and Jimmy sent us tips in the last couple of days. All three readers are from Shreveport, Louisiana, just up the road from Bon Temps.

Sandra reported finding this flyer over the weekend when she was out at a club. She said some of her friends also received them at other bars by very vampiric-looking flyer-passer-outers. Looks like the grand opening of Shreveport’s (and maybe all of the state’s) first vampire-friendly bar will be this Wednesday, July 30. After dark, of course.

Blake and Jimmy wrote in that they heard about the place from one of their friends who also got the flyer and they headed over to see what Fangtasia looked like in person. They couldn’t get in because there was a private party that night, but they did manage to grab a picture.

Also, they got up the courage to talk to the bouncer (big and definitely fanged) and asked them a little bit about the background on the bar because they knew we’d be dying with curiosity. I tell you folks, our reader-investigators are the cream of the crop. Anyway, they heard that one of the owner’s names is Pam, but the bouncer either didn’t know or wouldn’t say who the other owner is.

Now, didn’t we just see a vampire named Pam, in Louisiana, who was saying that she was happy to be able to spend her evenings openly among friends? My money’s on that being the same Pam who just helped to open Fangtasia.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

AVL POSTER DEFACED IN LA, CALIFORNIA

BloodCopy.com reader T.J. says, “I saw that some of these posters have been defaced by anti-vampire integrationalists here in Hollywood! Shameful! Vampires were people too!”

FOTS UNHAPPY ABOUT FANGTASIA

Woo, buddy. Ever since our post yesterday about Fangtasia opening tonight, we’ve been getting all kinds of love letters from Fellowship of the Sun members.

To put it shortly, they don’t approve of Fangtasia. They also don’t approve of vampires, bars, the AVL, Tru Blood, the VRA, or Andrew’s hairstyle. They invited both Roger and me to take a long walk off a short pier, among other things, which I won’t repeat publicly.

More disturbingly, they’re making some vague threats against Fangtasia itself, as well as its owners. As we reported earlier, one of the owners is Pam. A couple of the anonymous FOTS emails name the other owner as “Eric.” I’m sure Pam and Eric are big grownup vampires and can look after themselves, but I just want to remind them to stay alert because they are not making any friends in the FOTS right now.

BON TEMPS LOCALS ON OTHER CREATURES

Since there were those weird markings found not far from here, we thought we’d ask around town here in Bon Temps to see what our neighbors thought about other supernatural beings.

“I gotta say my favorite is the guy who wants to season Bigfoot with mustard and gravy and barbecue him. ”

Really though, this video shows that, despite the Great Revelation, not all folks around here are really that keen about living among other types of creatures. I wonder how many FOTS members there are here in town.

Friday, July 31, 2008

FOTS MEMBER FOUND DEAD IN SHREVEPORT

Photos leaked by Bon Temps police department. Both victims are prominent members of local FOTS branch who planned to make trouble at the opening of Fangtasia the previous night. Blogger wonders if that intense Pam had something to do with it…or Eric…

FANGTASIA OWNER ERIC SPOTTED

Hey Roger & Andrew – I’m just now getting home from the Fangtasia opening party where I’ve been partying with human and vampire alike since they opened at 10 last night. I’m feeling pretty enchanted by it all still. The place was packed full of people. Oh and most of the vampires there were just ethereally beautiful. I got to meet Pam, who you talked about before on your blog, and also the other owner Eric. He’s just amazing and awe-inspiring and beautiful and totally unobtainable. I was far too tongue-tied to try to make conversation with him but I sat and admired him from afar all night long. He sat in his chair like a mysterious deity and his eyes fairly dared anyone to approach him. The air around him almost seemed to crackle with electricity. Well, I know he sure made my hair stand on end, at least! Anyway, keep up the good work and here’s a pic of Eric I snapped with my cell. That’s as close as I dared to get and as far away as I could stand to be from him. Man, I think I need a nap. Later! Sandra

Comments of Note: Cindy Says: “If all vamps are as hot as him i am sooo there; SexyBrunetteLA Says: Again – no politics involved – I want to hit that – so bad!!! He looks like a good F@#$ endlessdeep Says: Eric is totally hot. I want to run my fingers through his hair. Ha! I heard somewhere that you could take a “digital” photograph of a vampire. Very cool.”

FOTS members found dead in Shreveport July 31st, 2008

Someone who works for the police department in Shreveport mailed us these pictures this morning. Two men were found dead last night from causes that are unknown at this time. Both men were prominent members of the local Shreveport branch of anti-vampire group Fellowship of the Sun. According to reports, the two had planned on making trouble at the opening of Fangtasia, Shreveport’s vampire bar, yesterday evening. Investigators put the time of death for both men sometime last night.

I don’t know about you, but I have to wonder if maybe they ticked off the wrong vampire. Could they have gotten in the face of one of the vampire patrons celebrating the grand opening of Fangtasia? Could they even have been hit by the owners of the bar itself? That Pam seems calm but very intense. And Eric? Nobody really knows about him, or if they do, they sure don’t want to talk about him.

This incident is concerning on many levels and Roger and I hope that we don’t see a return to the violence and mistrust that so plagued the world right after the Great Revelation. Things have been in an uneasy truce since then, but this report of murder is not very good news. Not at all.

Of note: Sookie’s Season 1 car license plates expire 07/2008

Next Opus Post will be August and September 2008. I would encourage you to view the videos and read the posters comments at Bloodcopy.com. Then go back an re-watch the episodes. AB says, “It’s all there.”

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Osterby’s Opus Part II

by osterby

February 14th, 2011

Updated: November 18. 2011

Background: BloodCopy’s first post (May 26, 2008) Post is the investigative response to the appearance of a possible web site for vampires. The AVL enters they fray on June 1, 2008 with an Intolerance Watch post reporting a vampire hate crime. The FotS first post is June 3, 2008 with a missing person’s post. @BonTempsGossip first tweet is on June 11, 2009.

Dates to know:
Great Revelation, reported June 8, 2008
Pam spotted in vampire bar in Baton Rouge, LA, reported June 15, 2008
Fangtasia Grand Opening, reported July 30, 2008
Sookie Stackhouse Interview, Merlotte’s, reported August 12, 2008
Malcolm, Diane and Liam move to Monroe, reported August 13, 2008
Someone is moving into the Compton House, reported September 5, 2009
Bill Compton Interview, Merlotte’s, September 6, 2008

Lookeys:
When Sookie is attacked by the Rattrays, a scene with Claudine was cut.
When Sookie goes to 4 Tracks Corner, another fairy scene is removed and I’m not buying the explaination in the commentaries that Mike Spencer was lit for a day shot when the scene was shot at night.

Something is up when Sam wears a Merlotte’s T-Shirt: Sam wears a Merlotte’s T-shirt on night 2, we all know that there was a time warp there, by Eric’s comments. Sam again wears a Merlotte’s T-shirt when at Merlotte’s when Sookie is basking in the glow of grave yard sex. Sam wears his Merlotte’s T-shirt again right after black TWO WEEKS LATER.

Season One

Season one begins with Merlotte’s getting its first vampire visitor. If speculation of his Bill’s arrival is posted on BloodCopy the following day on September 5, 2008, and Bill’s interview at Merlotte’s, again posted on BloodCopy, was the next night. We have a start date for the series of September 5th, 2008.

(However, Nan Flanagan’s television interview, which the Grabit Qwik clerk was watching in the pilot, was established by BloodCopy.com as June 8, 2008.)

The next corresponding post occurs on September 8, 2008. Bloodcopy reports that there has been a murder in Bon Temps. The next day Bloodcopy reports Jason has been arrested. We have our next fixed date, we can match up our internal and external timelines here. Jason was arrested for the murder of Maudette Pickens on September 8, 2008.

Bloodcopy reports on September 11, 2008 that Ted Newlin spoke out against the VRA the previous day. Sookie sees the news report on the television at Merlotte’s that the Ted Newlin family died in a car accident in Texas. We can match up these days here within the internal and external timelines

Our next corresponding timeline date occurs on June 5th, 2009. A FotS post exclaiming the churches anti Vampire Marriage Act stance and an AVL rebuttal post on June 6th, 2009. But two of our external timelines are focused to the impending enactment of the Vampire Marriage Act.

On June 11th, 2009, we have our next matching timeline date. Our external timeline @BonTempsGosip reported that the body of Ms Jeanette was found in the parking lot of Merlotte’s.

@BonTempsGossip, Twtter

Dead body at Merlotte’s. Bud called to the scene. Portia’s picking up Andy which don’t look good for him. Tara’s more freaked than anyone. 7:07 PM Jun 11th, 2009 via web.

The last day and night of Season 1 showed us these events:

Season 1, Day 18

Marriage in VT, Sam wearing Merlotte’s T-Shirt, Hoyt asks Sook if Bill knows anybody his age

Season 1, Night 18

Eric/Pam return Jess to Bill, deals off, Sook asks Andy for keys, calls Portia, Sam cleans out safe, Tara finds Ms J in Andy’s car

Let’s count the months here: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May and June.

Ladies and gents we just had a leap in our internal timeline. And just in case you didn’t notice Sam’s wardrobe choice, yes, he’s wearing a Merlotte’s T-Shirt.

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Osterby’s Opus

by osterby

February 13th, 2011

Updated: November 18, 2011

External vs. Internal Timeline?

In the SVM/Sookie Stackhouse novels we are being presented Sookie’s story from a first person point of view. It has been widely discussed in the Sookieverse that to write a television show from the point of view of a telepathic waitress is a screen writer’s wet dream. The possibilities were marveled at.

I had been extremely frustrated with the True Blood timeline, as I have read, you all have too. We have been given Sunnynala/Midnight Charm’s “lookeys” to point out to us that something is amiss. I asked myself if Alan Ball would have bothered to write these “Lookeys” into the scripts if they were insignificant. We have been told scenes have been removed, example two fairy scenes. We have heard references within the scenes to unseen events, example Claudine’s reference to Sookie drinking fairy water before. We have been presented with clues in Egyptian hieroglyphs and techno-speak. We have been shown that what we see on screen isn’t necessarily what Sookie sees.

In my frustration to understand just wtf is going on, I decided to gather as much timeline information into one Excel file from as many True Blood sources as I was able to find. Alan Ball has woven a very intricate web. Through this web of hype and media buzz, Alan Ball has presented the back story to the series using the exact channels most Americans get information. We viewed breaking news reports on HBO as promos for the series. Alan Ball turned to the internet and created blogs which disseminated information for the political and religious organizations featured in his series. He also created a Investigative blog to tell the tale of True Blood from a first person Bon Temps resident observer, independent of the on screen characters.

I started with the timeline presented here at The Ancient Pythoness. Renee has coined this timeline as the internal timeline. This timeline is literally a transcription of what we viewers have seen on screen.

I turned next to the True Blood HBO web site for original AVL website, my first external timeline. This website began with the details the events beginning on May 30, 2008, leading up to the Great Revelation of the vampires and continued to report the events which affected the vampire community and their supporters through August 16, 2009, the date fixed as the Dallas Massacre. The original VAL website was taken down in the summer of 2011 and a new AVL website took it’s place.

While I was there, I linked to the Fellowship of the Sun website, my second external timeline. The FotS website began righteously posting its anti-vampire agenda on June 3rd, 2009, with a modern day version of a “milk carton” have you seen these people post and concluded with the last specifically dated post July 20th, 2009 of Sarah Newlin getting honest about the dark lure of vampire to America’s youth. However, we are able to sign in as a member to the Lukenator TX’s personal profile page, which gives no specific dates to the postings, but nevertheless begins in June 2009 and concludes in August 2009 and details his para-military training with the Light of Day Institute. The last of his posts is more or less a farewell before his last mission.

I then found my third external timeline, original BloodCopy.com. This blog is written by two home town good-ole-boys, Andrew and Roger, from Bon Temps that decided to become crack investigators and started a blog as a place to gather and sort all the rumors of the existence of vampires and other strange occurrences. The blog begins with the reporting of rumors of a vampire website and continues through the Great Revelation, the fight for the Vampire Rights Amendment to the more local reports of the grand opening of new vampire bar in Shreveport, Fangtasia on July 30th, 2008, and the arrival of the first Bon Temps resident vampire, Mr. William T Compton, with an Interview with the Vampire post on September 7, 2008 concluding with the arrest of Jason Stackhouse for the murder of Maudette Pickens on September 9th, 2008. The team of Andrew and Roger took us through September 15, 2008, when they decided that their blog had run its course and turned their forums over to HBO.

Stay with me here, this gets tricky. On May 5, 2009, out of concern for his missing friend, Andrew, Roger picked up the reins at BloodCopy.com back from HBO. Roger posts his plea for information of the whereabouts of Andrew on May 5th, 2009. Roger posted a few days later on May 8th, 2009, that Andrew made contact with him in NYC, Andrew revealed he is now a vampire, and Roger handed over BloodCopy.com to Andrew.

From there BloodCopy.com transforms into pro-vampire web site, which I suspect was written by Andrew’s maker until she orders Andrew back to Bon Temps to again take up the reins of BloodCopy.com on June 12th, 2009. BloodCopy.com continues to be written by Andrew with a vampire’s perspective on national and the local affairs in Bon Temps. Andrew’s first post upon his return Bon Temps on June 15th, 2009, recaps all the recent happenings, Rene’s killing spree, and the news of a special vampire counsel to try a vampire for killing another vampire to save a human.

On July 8th, 2009, Andrew posted the following: FOLLOW THE TWITTER – post Bon Temps Gossip:

For those of you who follow my commentary on twitter (@AndrewBloodcopy), I’d invite you to also follow @BonTempsGossip. I don’t claim to personally know all those mentioned therein (or vouch for the accuracy of all the details), but something tells me these are more than idle rumors. At present, one specific tweet has proven especially intriguing: vampires searching the woods around Fangtasia (a vampire bar in Shreveport). While I’m not yet at liberty to comment on this, sufficient to say it’s far from common knowledge, and if our gossiper’s contacts prove this good moving forward he/she may prove a very, very rich source of information.

Andrew continues to post vampire and local news until his final post on September 15th, 2009, when he again turns Bloodcopy.com back to HBO indefinitely, having taken his readers through all the events of Season 2, concluding with the September 14th, 2009, post reporting the death of the Maenad identified as MaryAnn Forrester.

Since I seldom one to ignore a good invitation, I found my fourth external timeline, @BonTempsGossip over at Twitter. Now, my mother has always told me never to pay attention to idle rumors and gossip, but we all know that where there’s smoke, there’s fire. This little birdie, has tweeted all the Bon Temps happenings beginning on June 15th, 2009, Holy Mother of you-know-what!!! Some woman from Keachi with her heart cut out! That’s just sick sick sick!; Lafayette’s still MIA, ain’t even been to work. But Sam ain’t exactly fillin his position – hopin for a miracle like the rest of us. And concludes on September 15th, 2009, with the last tweet Kay folks, somethin ugly is goin down. Stay where you are, stay the hell away from Sookie’s, and pray this’ll all end soon… I find this external timeline tells more than what was just tweeted.

So, does anything match up between these internal and external timelines? You bet cha. The AVL, FotS and Bloodcopy.com all match up perfectly. The dates of the events which happened were all reported consistently by each independent web site. Some of the events were directly reported on AVL site, the rebuttal on FotS, and vice versa, with Bloodcopy.com almost acting as a control by reporting on the posts by the AVL and FotS. I was able to match up TAP’s internal timeline of Season 1 and 2 very accurately.

As I mentioned above, @BonTempsGossip, gave me the most insight into the end of season 1 and season 2. The tweets are a daily, sometimes multiple tweets per day, account of the events as they unfold. Here I noticed a pattern. If we compare the external timelines, the tweets match up. However, following the internal timeline was at first difficult. It appeared as the internal timeline events were out of order and I was constantly closing my file and walking away scratching my head.

I do not have a DVR and do not have season 3 recorded, but I kept thinking of the statement by Bud Dearborn, where he says he has “holes” in his brain and quit his job. I thought of the frenzy caused in Bon Temps by MaryAnn Forrester. After MaryAnn was killed, Eggs doesn’t remember what he had done until Sookie rooted through his head. Sookie asks Tara if she remembered anything, Tara said “no”. Jason and Andy thought they had saved the day. Maxine didn’t remember Jessica attacking her or how she and Hoyt got home and had no recollection of the spiteful things she had said to Hoyt. Jane Bodehouse found her lost finger and said it was bitten off by a gater by the lake. Lala asks, “How did I get here?” Bud Dearborn says that the town is a “hell of a mess,” but tells Andy, “at lease you have pants on.”

How ironic is it that Charlaine Harris is sitting at the bar after all this transpires and says, “Well, I certainly hadn’t expected anything like that to happen here”? (Oh, Ms Harris, we agree.)

Lala made the comment to Sookie that she was the only one who would remember what really happened, but did she? As I analyzed the data in my spread sheet, I asked myself, how could Sookie report events of the occurrences that took place in town when she was out of town and vice-versa. Is the little birdie pointing out to us that the narrative of season 2 was from Sookie’s unreliable point to view? Was season 2 a set up for season 3 to be told from multiple points of view? Was Sookie cobbling together bits and pieces of the story from the thoughts of others to tell what was happening back home when she was in Dallas, as well as, what was happening out of town when she was at home?

If the internal timeline is correct, season 2 would have to have taken place over just a few short weeks. As I tried to fit TAP’s transcripts of the internal timeline, I began to realize that the internal timeline must be faulty. Each characters arc does follow a consistent line, but Sookie was getting the timing off. It is my conclusion that Sookie was doing the best with what she had, trying to piece together the sequence of events to garner the rest of the story by route of her telepathy. No small feat when everyone has holes in their memories. If each piece of the faulty timeline is laid into the external timeline correctly, all the timelines end in the same place.